Sully Fest 2015

We went to South Bend to see the Sullivan Clan over the weekend.  The house we rented had a ottoman and the kids had to see if they fit inside.  They mostly did.

Pat and George trying to play the game of Life.

Playing with some cousins.

I don't know why aluminum foil was so exciting to play with but it was a big hit.

Grandpa looking a lot like Santa.

Before we left for the weekend, we tried to get a picture with Grandma & pa and the 9 grandchildren who were there.  Here are all my attempts that turned out.

Now for the silly one...like they weren't silly before.

George didn't want to be in the silly picture at the time but then begged for a silly picture afterward.

After saying a few prayers at the Grotto. Mike and the kids climbed up a tree.

It was a great weekend but just the beginning of our Christmas celebrations.

Tree Hunting

Last weekend we went looking for our Christmas tree.  We tried some place new that had this nifty cart thing.

Lia looking cute.

Becca being silly.

 George taking his cut on the tree.

Lia's first time cutting tree.

Then Becca.

Patrick's first solo cut.

The conquerors!

It was George's turn to put the angle on the tree.

There are lots more pictures to come so please return soon.

Thanksgiving and More

I'm sorry its been over a month since I shared pictures.  Here is some of the craziness of our lives.  Let's start with George wearing Lia's bow.

I came downstairs one morning and found these two dancing.

We headed west to Iowa this year for Thanksgiving.  Look at the bird!

The kids made themselves at home with the Little People toys...all over the living room.

George brought Pepper down to guard us as we ate breakfast.

She really needed a nap.

We plan to get our Christmas tree this weekend and the Christmas concert is next week so we should have more pictures soon.  Happy Advent!

Girls' Birthday

This week our girls had their birthday.  Rebecca is 8, Cecilia is 3.  Here they are modeling the dresses Grandma & pa Hatton gave them.

Lia showing off the Barbie and bows from the Showalters.

It was Lia's turn to pick the dessert, Devil's Food with Chocolate frosting and sprinkles.  I might be crazy, but doesn't that look like a giant doughnut?

After some delicious homemade pizza, it was time for cake.

Presents!

Despite the look on her face, Becca really likes the shirt Grandma & pa Sullivan got her.

Today, Becca got the present she's been asking for since she was 5.  She got her ears pierced.  She was awesome!  She didn't even flinch.

It was a low-key birthday, the way I like 'em.  They're both growing up way too fast for me.