Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Adorable Kids...

Just had to post one pic of all 3 kids. Love these little ones... they are such amazing little things!

New car & carseat!

Jason got a new car a few weeks ago... he wanted to have room for all 3 kids in his car. Here's a few pics of the kids in Jason's new car!



Walk Through Bethlehem

Every December, our church hosts a wonderful experience called Walk Through Bethlehem. It is a chance for kids to see what it might have been like during Jesus' time. There is a blacksmith, basket maker, carpenter, animals, and many other stations. At each station, there is talk about the new baby Jesus. It is a great experience and my kids loved it, as always!
Nicholas + the loom
Carpenter Math
N + Camel
Math was afraid of the camel
Donkey!
Making bread


Round Rock Christmas Night

Katie's first fireworks!

Maybe not... she doesn't appear to be looking at the sky at all.

Cookie decorating
Yum, Yum!
After watching fireworks, decorating cookies, and walking around for a few minutes, we decided the overwhelming crowd was not worth it!  We headed home!  All the lines were so long, we guessed it would take 30 minutes to do any activity at all!  (much less see Santa - that line was INSANE!)

Math in Hats

Ahhhh... it's finally WINTER in Texas. You can see my children wearing hats, gloves, and t-shirts. Yes, you read that correctly. While it may not be cool enough for a coat, my children are currently in love with the ACCESSORIES of the season. Enjoy Math's hat experience!
Bears Hat

Side view: Bears Hat

Orange you glad I'm wearing this hat?

Brother's black hat.

Neighborhood Christmas Party

Always a pro... Nicholas & Santa

Strangely calm with Santa holding her...

Again, wants NOTHING to do with this bearded man!

Bears vs. Chiefs

The dreaded day finally came. The Chiefs played the Bears. We were a house divided. Even the kids chose sides (I won).  Unfortunately, both teams were playing with sub-par quarterbacks and it was UGLY.  Who won?  Technically, the Chiefs.  In my mind, that game proved neither team has any business making it to the playoffs.
My little odd man out.  Not "supposed" to be part of the picture, but he wanted to join us!

MUCH happier as part of the gang

Monday, December 12, 2011

Thanksgiving... a little fun, a lot crazy!

We had such a fantastic Thanksgiving!  My parents arrived on Wednesday, my brother flew in on Thursday, and his wife, Shannon, flew into Austin on Friday.  It all started with the "feasts".  Anyone who has a kid in school is familiar.  Apparently a Thanksgiving "feast" is now a required preschool/elementary event.  Both kids had said event, and we spent 1.5 hours one Thursday "feasting" with our kiddos.
CRE Feast with Nicholas

Preschool Feast with Math
Grandpa Harris had yet to meet little Katie, so Wednesday was a special day for us as Grandpa and Grandma arrived!
Gramps with the Bug
Friday...
Katie is 5 months old!

Walking down by the lake... downtown Austin.

Boys by the lake.  Great weather, great time.
Saturday... aka Thanksgiving at the Savage house
Jon & Jason preparing our turkey!

Going into the deep fryer... saying a prayer

Beautiful looking (& tasting) turkey!

Next year, Katie!
Sunday (aka Christmas)
Family picture (thanks to my wonderful neighbor)

Kids with Jon & Shannon

Jon & Nicholas... ready for some football!

If only Shannon like babies!!  ;)

The 5 of us at Mt. Bonnell (can you find the hidden Katie?)

Shannon + Jen + Katie

Oh no!  He's going over the edge!  Jon, what did you say now?

Yeah!

Christmas!  The Boys LOVE their new (personalized) hats!

Does this make me look cool?

As if we didn't already know that...

Jon + the boys
Monday
Playing in my new ball pit!

Lunch with my aunt & uncle at CRE!

Little Bears Fan!

Gotta try the Round Rock donut!