Christmas Eve

For Christmas this year we spent it at my parents. This included being there on Christmas Eve and spending the night so that we could participate in the festivities of Christmas Day morning. On Christmas Eve Bob gets to cook the turkey on the grill (he loves doing this and the bird always turns out great), then later that evening we open one gift which are always p.j.'s, after that we go for a car ride to look at lights. This year my family has gotten too big, so now we have to take separate vehicles.

Christmas with the Bramhalls

On December 23,2010 we were lucky enough to have almost all the Bramhalls over to play the left right left game and to exchange gifts. It was fun to see Dave and Tracie with their children. We also were lucky enough to have Nancy and Natalie join us in the festivities.

Group Pictures

A HUGE SHOT OUT goes to my sister and mom for helping to get these adorable children ready and posed for these pictures. I am so GRATEFUL for there talents and willingness to take pictures on a monthly basis. THANK YOU again and can't wait to see what other months bring.

Tysen Four Month Pictures

Hello my handsome smiling son. Tysen you are such a strong and happy young man who is trying to grow up way too fast. I love that you are soo strong and that even though your body is fighting with you, you are able to be cheery and fight through it the best that you can. I hate that you have to have these problems and I would take them from you if I could. But please know that these challenges are given to you to make you stronger (and I do believe that they are).
During the month of December you have learned to giggle, roll from stomach to back continuously, you are trying really hard to roll from your back to your stomach and we are working on rice cereal (which is not going well at all).
I love you and always know that your family is here for you.

Nadya Four Month Pictures

My little "princess". I love you so much. You are always so sweet and have become full of giggles and soo talkative. I love having you as my daughter and am excited to watch you grow. During the month of December you have learned to roll from your stomach to your back, you have become giggly when doing pat a cake, you love to talk, and you are all smiles when you see dad or mom.
I love you and keep up your sweet persona.

Carter's THREE

Meet my three year old Carter Lee Bramhall. I am so proud of my son he has accomplished a lot and is such a sweet little charmer. He loves to sweet talk the ladies (young and old) and after he has there attention he turns around and makes them come begging for more.

Carter is the best big brother that I could wish for, for the twins. He is very protective and is always making sure that they are alright (yes we have our bad moments). We are still working on potty training (had I not had the twins we would have been done by now), its a work in progress but he tells me when he wants to go and I don't allow it to become a battle.

Carter is very kind and sincere. He is always asking me if I am ok and his latest one is he will ask me if I am happy. On those moments that are bad it is hard to tell him I am happy when life is not, but I try to keep it light and allow him to process as he will. It usually turns into him giving me a hug and saying its ok mom (gotta love young sweet innocent children).

Happy Birthday Carter may you continue to learn and grow and to be patient with those around you. May you never stop being sweet to others and always remember that you are loved.

Ginger Bread Houses

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Today Sunday December 19, 2010 we made Ginger bread houses at Grandma Whitelock's. The following pictures are out of order so look at them from bottom to top. Carter and his aunts and uncles had a lot of fun building and eating the treats. We love that Bob grew up doing ginger bread houses, it has been a lot of fun to to see Carter get so into building them.