Christmas with Friends

This morning, we had a small get together at our house so that the kids could exchange Christmas gifts. Katie had so much fun playing with her friends, and I am sure the other kids had a great time, too. This has been an ongoing tradition for a couple of years, but only this year did we think to take pictures of the kids on the couch. It will be neat to see how the kids change over time!

Leslie and Nathan

Caleb, 13 months

Isabella, 5, and Evelyn, 5

Katie, 2, opening her gift from Evey and Lily

Caleb and Tiffanie

Lily, 11 months

Caleb and Tiffanie opening the books from Katie and Nathan

Isabella and Evey opening their American Girl Picnic Sets from Katie and Nathan

Lily investigating

Evey and Isa in their pretty wings

Katie (2), Isabella (5), Nathan (1month), Evelyn (5), Lily (11months) and Caleb (13 months)

Noemi, Me, Tiffanie and Leslie (we are all 28, except for Leslie, lol)

Merry Christmas!

TJ and Lindsay brought Danica over a couple weeks ago, on the 18th, so that we could exchange gifts with them. I can't believe that it is already Danica's first Christmas! She has grown so much.

Katie

Awesome new backpack

Danica and Lindsay

Cutie Pie!

And for our final Christmas celebration of the year, we opened presents with Grandma and Grandpa this afternoon after the kids were done opening their gifts. They drove into town last night, and will be staying with us until after Katie's birthday party!

PJ's and Book from Gam Gam and Great Grandpa

Kitchen Aid Stand Mixer

Yorkie Calendar for Papa

Kindle Fire from Mom and Papa... when she opened it, she said,
"I thought you were getting Grandpa one?!?" He got one, too.

Grandpa and his Kindle Fire from mom and papa

Jon, Me and Nathan

Nathan's new outfit from Gam Gam and Great Grandpa

Grandma and Grandpa's birthdays recently passed on the 27th and 23rd respectively, so we took them to Longhorn Steakhouse for dinner and dessert.

Congratulatios Mr. and Mrs. Lepler!!!

Exchanging Vows

The Bridesmaids

Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Lepler!

Changing into Dancing Boots

The Tables

Mariachis

Pat and Kevin

Best Friends

Father's Toast

First Dance, "Next to Heaven"

Let Them Eat Cake!

My best friend's wedding was yesterday! I am so excited for Tara and Kevin!!! We were so honored to be able to share in their special day, and we know they will have many happy years together. Congratulations, you two lovebirds!

Katie and Carmen

March 16, 2010 (10weeks, 7weeks)

April 29, 2010 (4months, 3months)

April 30, 2010 (3months, 4months)

June 7, 2010 (4months, 5months)

August 26, 2010 (8months, 7months)