We celebrated the last Christmas with my mom, stepdad, sister, and brother in law New Years weekend so now things are finally getting back to normal. Most of the decorations are down I just need Russell to bring the big ladder in so that I can get the rest of the decorations from the top of the tree then get it down and everything carried down to the basement. The kids got a ton of stuff and I'm still trying to figure out where to put it all and make room in drawers for the new clothes.
I think christmas was a bit of an overload for Irelyn by the time things were winding down she was pretty cranky and just worn out. She is not used to the other kids being home all day and she is one that needs her naps (mommy really needs her to take a good nap too .) Now that Allyssa, Taylor and Jacelyn are back to school I can already see a big difference in her. I can't believe how fast she is growing up. She does something new everyday it seems like. She still is not really talking but I'm working on that. She only says dada, oh there it is and she signs a few things. Notice momma isn't in there yeah she doesn't say momma.
Allyssa is getting ready to try out for the Seussical at school she is really excited she was in the intermediate school's production of Alice in Wonderland Jr. last year and she loved it. It will be a big change if she makes it in the Seussical she will have practice everyday from 3-5 and a couple of Saturdays. We also had to sign something saying that we would try to change any appt. and not schedule anything new so as not to interfere with practice. I personally think it is a little much for middle school but we will see.
Taylor is still practicing for G2K Oklahoma at school and I think he is really liking it. I went to help with some crafts the other night and the costumes are pretty neat. I was making mourning veils for one of the scenes. I was talking to the lady that comes up with all the good ideas for costumes and sets and telling her which shild was mine, and she said ohh yeah the one with the killer eyes and eyelashes. I guess I'm not the only one that thinks he will be a lady killer (I may be a little biased).
Jacelyn is not up to much right now. I just got her signed up for spring soccer. She is loving school and her teacher and is doing well in everything.
Here are some pictures from various christmas get togethers.
My dad put up my christmas gift he got me last year. There is a light under each cabinet and over my computer at my desk.
Santa brought a Zhu Zhu pet. Thank you "Santa"!
She's ready to run everybody over.
My dad was watching the madness by webcam so they were talking to him and showing him their gifts.
Jacelyn did pretty well this year. She got an ipod and a DSi.
Allyssa is ready to make friendship bracelets.
My boys
Taking a nap in my new chair with my snuggie.
Taylor got Axis and Allies. He's learning how to take over the world.
The girls playing Wii
Jacelyn got these glasses in her stocking
Irelyn and Uncle Adam she loves her Uncle. He is about to have his own little girl in March.
My camera was still cold from being left in the van overnight so the lens was foggy, but I thought this picture looked neat.
We got Jared a Handy Manny toolbox. He LOVES Manny he is dancing and jumping to the music it plays.
