Christmas Day

Barb and I couldn't keep the marshmallows from catching fire in the broiler. So we finally just put them in the oven. The third time is the charm!
This is Asa and Zeke giving us their mean faces. The got "Fearless Forces" guys for Christmas. They were pretty pumped.
Peter modeling his new robe and golf balls.
Some golf madness.
Barnabas always gives me trouble for not putting pictures of myself up. So this one makes 3 in just as many posts!

Christmas Eve

Grace modeling her new tiara from Auntie Maria.
Asa and Zeke in their new jamas!
My mother in law, Maria and her friend Nick.
Giovanni is going to love this one when he is older.
My dad and I in the kitchen. I had a great time helping him get all the food ready.

This Christmas Eve was a bit different from the rest. We just had immediate family. It was my parents, in-laws, my sister, the twins and my brood. We had quite the Italian feast! It was a great time.

So Grown Up!

Ready and waiting!
Here are the earrings!
Making the marks.
First earring in and not even a flinch!
Grace is now saving her money to get Kit's ears pierced!

Happy Birthday Grace!!

We celebrated Grace's 9th Birthday today at The American Girl Store. Grace loved the fancy desserts and getting to look at all of the fun doll accessories. While we walked around the mall Grace decided that she was ready to get her ears pierced!!