christmas Traditions

We love christmas and enjoy spending all the time with family. This year we have started something new which I have really enjoyed and think will only get better as the kids get older. We have taken each kid out on there own and they get to pick where we eat and then shop for their sibilings and the cousin that picked for christmas. Then we get to see all that they want their siblings to buy for them. Zarley pretty much just wanted to buy her self everything and she chose Red Lobster for dinner, Owen didnt so much get it he did however choose like 10 things he wanted to buy for jackson and himself, mike chose Olive Garden for him. Winter ate at Bonsai and she was the best at trying to pick for others and the worst and the whole budget thing everything she want to buy was very expensive. I think she thinks money grows on trees.
Xavier just went along on every trip Lucky guy!

This weekend we get to try to finish shopping on our own wont that be fun. Then on the other night we are going to try to do the whole lights thing Yea!

Another tradition I really love is Christmas morning breakfast my parents usually come and bring the kids there gifts and see what the kids got, then move on to the next house. lucky for them its just across the street. And Josh and Audrey are out this way to, Josh a few streets over and Audrey a few minutes down the road. Now Andrew and Shawna will be up the road so if Troy stays there they can hit all the grandkids real easy. Anyway I really like this because it reminds me of being little and my grandma coming over christmas morining to do the same thing with us minus the breakfast.

Christmas time already

Owen cheesing it up

We to enjoy a merry Christmass at our house

Don't worry christenson's your not the only ones

Me helping Zarley put on a ornament

Winter the poser and mike putting the train together

Thanksgiving Day with the Howard side

Xavier in the leaves




Owen chasing the ducks



owen and Jackson

Most of the family just missing a few

Mike, Owen, Xavier... So cute!

Our annual Thanksgiving pictures with the Howards

I really hate this day.. I'm to fat for pictures.

Autumn remember not to bend over to far or we all will be able to see your "goods"! Such good times

Black Friday

I have to admitt I started the day out a bit disappointed, there were no big lines or big rush through the door everyone was already inside. That is one of my favorite parts. Also we were missing a key member of our shopping team, Tiffany was in Denver visiting Troy. We missed you and we werent any faster without you, I really thought we would be. Anyway the day turned out to be just as fun as always! Cant wait for next year.

Christmas Cards

So i was listening to the radio the other day and they were talking about this sight were it gives you an address to send a Christmas card too. There are a lot of people out there that send bulk xmas cards so if you have a min check this sight out and maybe you will send them a card..... http://1019theend.com/article.asp?id=985945&SPID=27014

Just so every one of you stalkers know we didnt forget winter, we just havent found a picture that she approves of yet. Also we arent being mean about Zar we love her but come on people the girl can be a pain you've all seen it. As funny and great as she is she has her moments.

I am however considering changing owens status to pia as I think back he can sometimes be very naughty, the train into the tv comes to mind and today wasnt a great day for him. He peed his pants 3 times pooped his pants sent canyon home crying beat on zarley for no good reason and would not go to bed. Its not looking good for him or me however you want to look at it.

Jimmy Buffet

Two weeks ago Amber and I went down to Vegas for the Jimmy Buffet show. I dont think Amber had any idea what she was getting herself into. We took two freinds of mine from work. Derek and Andrea. I must say that i think we all had a very good time and have the pictures to prove it. See above and below. Good times were had by all.

First Post

This is the first post we have I think it is somthing Amber wants to do. It will be up to her to maintain the Blog and we will see how well she does.