School Christmas Program

This is Ty's first school program in elementary school. He did such a good job singing his songs with his class. The whole school sang two songs and then each class sang their own song. There was also a skit done by the sixth graders in between class songs. Ty is right in the center of the front row.



This is the song that the kindergarten class sang, "A Little Red Train"

Star Student

Ty came home as the "Star Student" again on Wednesday. He is doing so good at school this year. He is learning so much in kindergarten. We are so proud of him. He was a "Great Reader" today.
McKinlee helped him cheese it up for the camera.

Mom's Helper

McKinlee is getting to be such good help around the house, after we spilled the cereal all over the floor, she insisted on cleaning it up. I was going to sweep it up, but she wanted to vacuum it. She won't let anyone help her, she has to do it herself. It left lots of time for me to take some cute pictures of her.

Family Party

We got to see Santa and Mrs. Claus again at our family party this year.

Ty, telling Santa he still wants a jump rope and candy canes.

McKinlee sat with Mrs. Claus again, she still doesn't like Santa.

Santa was so cute, he got out of his chair and went behind McKinlee for a picture. She didn't even know he was there!

Snow Dog

Shadow is loving the snow this year, it is funny to watch him playing in it. He has so much fun running and digging in the snow.

Decorating Our Tree

Ty and McKinlee had so much fun decorating the tree this year. They were lots of help, I couldn't get the ornaments out of their boxes fast enough for the two of them.

We decided to make some new ornaments for the tree this year. We always end up with a half decorated tree, since we mostly have glass ornaments. This year the tree is covered with pictures from our trip to Disneyland. I think it turned out really nice.

The Polar Express

We went and rode "The Polar Express" on Saturday. It was fun, Ty and McKinlee really liked it. We went with my mom and Melinda and Brenda. The kids got a bell from Santa's sleigh, they thought that was pretty neat.

Enjoying their refreshments!

They liked it when the story was read. Here comes Santa!

Ty told him he still wants a jump rope and candy canes. McKinlee still keeping her distance with the big guy.

McKinlee had a fun time!

Ty helping the elves out with their song.

The conductor punched their tickets for them.

You better watch out!

Santa was in town at the dance hall on Friday. We took the kids to see him and sit on his lap. Ty had already sat with Santa at Disneyland this year, McKinlee didn't want any part of that. Mrs. Santa was with him tonight and McKinlee sat on her lap, but wouldn't sit with Santa again.

Ty told Santa he wants a jump rope and candy canes.

He was telling me at home he wants a Wii and an Ipod.

McKinlee keeping her distance from Santa.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Ty has learned so many fun songs at school this year. He always gets shy when I ask him to sing them for anybody. Here is his turkey song, it is really funny. Hope everybody has a Happy and safe Thanksgiving.

Turkey Day Fun

Ty had another fun kids day at Kindergarten. They made pilgrim and indian costumes and had a feast on the placemats they made. Ty's table made indian vests and headbands. He did a great job decorating his vest.
This is his class at their feast.


At our house, we made Turkeys out of handprints and footprints. We traced their hands for the feathers and their feet for the turkey's body.

Our two cute turkeys!

Ty got to dress up like a pilgrim or an indian for school today, he wore dad's indian costume that he made when he was a kid, it's really cute on him.

Ty always seems to close his eyes for the picture, these are him trying to keep his eyes open. He looks pretty funny!