Happy Birthday Daddy!

 Happy 37th Birthday John! 

The family gathered to celebrate at our fav Montgomery Inn!

 We had a "Daddy's Favorites" meal for his actual birthday.

I made beef stew and chocolate cake.  Emma made homemade applesauce (frozen since this summer).  And John's mom sealed the deal with homemade rolls....Yum!

We love you John/Daddy!

Sage - Preschool VIP

Sage was the Little Lambs Monday-Wednesday class Very Important Preschooler the week of January 11, 2016.  He was line leader for the week and he was so proud of himself (as were we!).  He even talked me into taking him out to lunch since he was the "VIP."  

2015 wrap up!

Oh my what a year!  Each New Year's Eve, it is amazing to reflect back on the past year.  We are humbled by our blessings each and every day.  We are surrounded by family and friends that support us to the fullest and we could not ask for more.  I hope that 2016 brings our family good health, love, happiness and patience.  For our "followers," thank you for watching us grow as a family - ups, downs, sideways - we know we're headed in the right direction!  God bless everyone!  Cheers!

With love from our crazy family to yours,

Angie

Letters to Santa

 Emma's thank you letter to Santa.

Kate's letter to Santa.

Dominique worked on a wish list book for Sage with pictures that he selected from the Toy ads.

Our Christmas

 The kids left carrots for the reindeer, milk, chocolate chip cookies for Santa 

along with their notes to Santa.

 Good Morning!  Merry Christmas!

 Sage loves his new Paw Patroller, a FurReal Friend doggy that barks all the time and an interactive parakeet toy. 

 Emma transitioned away from toys this year by asking for pink converse, a soccer bag, and clothes from Justice.

 Kate was excited to get a Polaroid camera for Christmas.  Unfortunately, Santa did not realize that it did not come with film - whoops, so sad when she couldn't play with her favorite gift.  I told her that even Santa makes mistakes some times.  She also received shopkins, Legos and Justice clothes.

 The kiddos with their stockings!

 On Christmas Eve, we open our treasures from the school gingerbread store.  Emma gave me a gorgeous ruby and diamond ring and Kate gave me a paper weight that says "I love MOM!"

Kate gave Dad a metal and Emma gave him a set of pens.

Aunt Bec took them out for their annual shop for Mom and Dad overnight.  I received earrings, an "A" necklace and a jewelry box.  John received a bow-tie, socks and a tie.  It is a pleasure watching their joy for not only receiving gifts but also for when they give gifts.  

Weatherwax Christmas

 We headed to 4 o'clock mass (arriving at 2:30 to secure a seat!) and headed back to Mom and Dad's for our Weatherwax Christmas.  We feasted and then nestled in for a fun evening. 

 We will have a ladies night out in January to see the Sound of Music which is one of Grandma W's favorite musicals! 

 As everyone knows, Aunt Bec keeps the Weatherwax children dressed in style. She wrapped all of her gifts in red polka dot paper.  Sage was avoiding all of these gifts as he knew they were clothes - too funny.  When he opened up his first gift from Bec it was hilarious because he said "a button-down" in the cutest voice ever!

His face says it all!

 New luggage, backpacks and lunch bags!

 Rebecca got us hooked on Yeti cups last year and the kids joined the club this year!

Grandpa drew adorable certificates for the family this year.  The kids received an "admit one" for a movie date with Grandpa!

We are so blessed to have wonderful family to spend the holidays with, especially when they are right around the corner.  Thank you Mom and Dad for a great Christmas!

Zinser Christmas

 We celebrated the weekend after Christmas with the Zinser family.   It's always fun to go home for the holidays.  Our children are programmed - they know we take the family picture, then the grandchild picture, then the picture on the stairs....then we lay out all of the Christmas presents!  Pretty good motivation if you ask me!

Grandma and Papa and their little ones!

A comparison from 2015 to 2012!

 Say cheese by the stockings.

Kate distributed hand written Christmas cards to the family!

 May the force be with you!  Sage and his light saber!

 My mom had bracelets with the girls' birthstones made out of her parent's china for the girls.

We received bracelets last year, and this year we were given appetizer knives from the china.  She fastened the knives to the cheese boards with candy necklaces.  Grandpa Drennan gave us candy necklaces when we finished our meals as kids.

We enjoyed our traditional beef tenderloin dinner - yummy!  

Thanks Mom and Dad for wonderful holiday for our family!