Christmas 2009

We went to China Star Buffet for lupper and Jake got into a mood.

Jake and Dad played the new rock, paper, scissors.

This is our cousin Alex playing with a gun the boys got.
Click on it to zoom in and you will see a very intense boy.

Joey was a happy boy while we went sledding on Sunday.

'Anna and the sled.'
Hay! it sounds like a book title.

Some pics for Today

My lovely jeans

Anna at parade rest

I don't know why I took this, but it was kinda cool...don't you think?

Our Christmas Tree Photo.

Caroling Together

Hannah, you look a little stressed about the Gerlachs showing up.

Cell phones up!!!

This was a nice picture of Simon.

When Hannah looks up into the night sky...

The Garaways.

Harnesses!!!!

Here is a good photo of us. Everything is different.

Hannah, we got our harnesses today. There is one red small one and 5 really big ones that fit our dogs perfectly, but we are going to sell the rest on craigslist or e-bay. Didn't know if you needed a bigger one for Banjo. I couldn't remember if you had trouble getting yours to fit him. These are really big and plus they all have fur lining. Thanks so much for sending us to Ultra Paws. We got a great buy on them!!!

Peaunt Brittle and Ice Skating

Mom did not get as many pics, cause I forgot about my own camera. There are not very many, so I am looking forward to your pics Hannah. All of them. Lol

This is some peanut brittle that I made today. I was the easiest recipe I had ever used and it is sooo good.

This is a weird pic of Jordan. I almost deleted this one, but at second glance I thought it was kinda cool.

A day at the Thackers

Sofia was so cute. She always wanted to "take a picture."

This was supposed to be a sister shot, but Benjamin jumped in.

Isn't she adorable.

Victoria with her patch.

I gave Caroline a lesson during the visit.

Youth Talent

The auditorium.

This is Liann Meyer who won second in the Youth Talent.

The Christmas Shoes

It was almost Christmas time,
there I stood in another line
tryin' to buy that last gift or two,
not really in the Christmas mood.

Standing right in front of me
was a little boy waiting anxiously.
Pacin' around like little boys do,
and in his hands he held
a pair of shoes

And his clothes were worn and old.
He was dirty from head to toe.
And when it came his time to pay,
I couldn't believe what I heard him say,

"Sir, I wanna buy these shoes, for my momma please.
It's Christmas Eve and these shoes are just her size.
Could you hurry sir?
Daddy says there's not much time.
You see she's been sick for quite a while,
and I know these shoes will make her smile,
and I want her to look beautiful,
if momma meets Jesus tonight."

They counted pennies for what seemed like years,
then the cashier said, "Son there's not enough here."
He searched his pockets frantically.
Then he turned and he looked at me.
He said, "Momma made Christmas good at our house
though, most years she just did without.
Tell me sir, what am I gonna do?
Somehow I gotta buy her these Christmas shoes."

So I laid the money down.
I just had to help him out.
And I'll never forget
the look on his face
when he said, "Momma's gonna look so great."

"Sir, I wanna buy these shoes, for my momma please.
It's Christmas Eve and these shoes are just her size.
Could you hurry sir?
Daddy says there's not much time.
You see she's been sick for quite a while,
and I know these shoes will make her smile,
and I want her to look beautiful,
if momma meets Jesus tonight."

I knew I caught a glimpse of Heaven's love
as he thanked me and ran out
I knew that God has sent that little boy to remind me
what Christmas is all about.

"Sir, I wanna buy these shoes, for my momma please.
It's Christmas Eve and these shoes are just her size.
Could you hurry sir?
Daddy says there's not much time
You see she's been sick for quite a while,
and I know these shoes will make her smile,
and I want her to look beautiful,
if momma meets Jesus tonight."

I want her to look beautiful,

if momma meets Jesus tonight.

Merry Christmas

I decided to change my background for the rest of the year, in honor of the Christmas Season. I can't wait until the week of Christmas, because Jake and his Fiance` are coming for a week or two. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Jesus is the Reason

For the Season!!!

From Whistles to Butterflys

This one is for Sarah. I think it looks pretty cool looking down the whistle.

Hannah, this one is rightfully yours. So here you are.

Me and my skirt. I almost got a person in the background, but they moved before I could take it.

I took this while Hannah was taking a photo on her camera. So I got her flash.

One of the decorations at the Bel Aire Christmas Program.

Misc Photos

The Cross on snow white fur.

My personal favorite of your camera Hannah.

Daniel does not love the camera as much as he used to.

This is a good pic of you Hannah.

Fluff on the scarf.

More Plus

This is the reaction of seeing that weird knife holder.

A group shot. This is a very cool pic.

A Black and White of everyone going around the tree.

This is such a good pic of you Hannah. It shows the camera and it is at a cool angle.

This was kinda funny. I told him to get next to it, but he sort of misunderstood me.

Fort Scott Candle Light Tour--Plus

What do you think this one is rated?

This is the one you liked Hannah. How did yours turn out?

I think this is a picture of an American scuba diver and a Mexican playing ping pong. (by the way, that is a Chinese sport.)

Cool friend.

Weird friend. Lol!

Justin and some Pics

This pic is one that Justin just had to get. He was in a strange mood. Do you think it is good enough for The Best Photo of the Month? Lol.

I was at Friends University practicing. I was there to take pictures of Anna and her quartet, so I had the camera with me. I snapped some pics and thought they were pretty good. What do you think?

Anna had her cowgirl outfit on so I went ahead a snapped a pic. To bad she didn't have her cowboy hat on.