Granny! Dec 11, 2011

This is Dave's Granny and we all LOVE granny! We didn't seem to get any pics with any family members at Dave's Christmas....I can't believe I did that. But we did get a few with Granny the morning we left. She is such an amazing woman and we are so glad we have her in our lives. She is certainly a favorite of the kids too ;)

Christmas Morning...

Here are a few pics from Christmas morning, we all had such a wonderful day. We had the Barber's here with us and it was such a joy! Also sorry for the lack of posts over the last 4 months, my cards were messed up and so was our blogger account. Will try to be better now that things are back!

Santa visits...

We have the privilege of living next door to the town Santa...and he is very kind to come over after one of his MANY engagements and see our kids. This was the first year the kids really all liked it (well peter took a LONG time, but he did go) and this was also the first year after 3 years that Jackson said 'I think that may be Mr. Bob, but I am not sure'. Next year he will know! :)

Ireland

Tomorrow I head to Ireland for a family reunion with my Dad, Stepmom and Brother. I have never met any of these relatives in Ireland, but am looking forward to meeting new people and learning more about my heritage! I am also looking forward to a little change in scenery and a break from homeschooling, cooking, watering, and all that stuff :) I am also very thankful Dave is taking off work to watch the kids for a WEEK so I can go. Don't worry they will be fine, they are also getting some fun time with Dave's mom and Granny!

Here are a few pictures from a couple towns I will be visiting..

CORK, IRELAND

Killarney, Ireland

Adare Castle

Ring of Kerry

Tralee, Ireland...Where we are staying most of the time in this little B&B

I fly into Shannon, sleeping in Tralee and going off to Dublin, Killarney and many other places during my time there. See you all when I get back!

Making Pizza with friends!

We had a couple friends come over and we made PIZZA! The kids had to read the instructions and make it on their own (for the most part) it was fun and delicious!

Rolling out their dough!

Lauren playing with flour.

Jackson working hard!

time for sauce!

I saw you sneak that cheese Lauren! :)

Baking!

they turned out GREAT!!!!

Last step...EAT!!!!!

lost our first TOP tooth!

This tooth has been so wiggly and it's about to come out! this has been a long 2/3 month process! Here is the LAST picture I got with it in....when he still looked like my little boy.

It's gone! He looks so different and he was SOOOO excited!!!!