How is this girl so smart?

She did it all herself!

Christmas in Oklahoma

We had a wonderful time in Oklahoma celebrating Christmas. The kids are getting so big. They just love being together. We had a great time playing games, opening presents, and ending the night with our annual white elephant / dirty Santa game! 

Here are some of our Christmas moments.

Going outside to play!! It was cold. 

Ryan tearing into his present from us. 

And it's out!!!

Beau opening a present.

Sis showing off a present.

Helping Grandma open her presents.

Showing off her Hideaway Pet! 

Let the game begin!!!

Ribbie wanted in on the action too! 

Sis showing off her video skills to Uncle Tyler. 

It was a Merry Merry Christmas all around! 

Christmas 2014

I guess I was too involved in the moment and picture taking wasn't on top of mind this Christmas, but I did manage to capture a few images.

First of all, we added another family member to our household and that is Mr. Ribbie Grant. We are already in love with him. Such a sweet boy. The kids were so surprised. This has been such a hard secret to keep! They were so excited when they found out the news. And so far, both of them have been so helpful with him, but of course, the newness has not worn off yet!!!

Here is our new baby boy. We brought him home at 13 weeks old and really well trained for a young pup. 

This is from our first night.

Sometimes I look at him, and I think... What did I do? And then a few minutes later, I think, why did we wait so long? In the two short days we have had him, he has provided us a lot of joy. Here is to a lot of memories and an easy puppy phase.

We went to McPherson on Christmas Eve and the kids love to play with each other. It gets really loud with the laughter and wrestling, but it's always fun to watch the kids open their presents.

Tyler helping pass out our presents! Big strong boy! 

And here we are at our house Christmas morning. No doubt the big present was the pup, but Santa still managed to come through. 

My babe's artwork

Bren never ceases to amaze me in her art skills, but this one really made my heart happy. The Birth of Jesus! 

The reason for the season. 

Merry Christmas!

Basketball has begun!

Definitely late in posting this since the first tournament was two weeks ago, but at least I am posting before his NEXT tournament which is tomorrow!

So new team this year. He is playing for the Shockers. Still #31 and so far, he is doing a great job! I'm excited to watch him this season. Our last season of this basketball league!

Thanksgiving for the Levings' family

We got to host Thanksgiving with the Levings' side again this year and the best part is that WE WERE ALL TOGETHER!!!!  First time in I cannot remember when.  It was the PERFECT day outside.  Mid 70's.  Everyone was there.  Food was good.  Kids were happy.  Talk about being thankful.  My cup runneth over that Saturday afternoon.

I look at these pictures that my sister-in-laws took and I tear up. I cannot believe how time has gone by so fast.  How do I have a niece in college?  How do I have a niece turning 16? How can my oldest nephew have a driving permit already?

These kids are just amazing little people that seem to love each other dearly.  That right there is just so special.

I could not have asked for a better Thanksgiving weekend from start to finish.  So blessed. So very very blessed.

Beautiful Alyson

Cheeseball Ryan

Chillin' with Me Ma

The 3 amigo's.  It's a wonder no one fell in the fish pond.

Bren wore Cass out that day. They had a good time playing horse, though!

Lunch time!

Some game the kids came up with outside.  Lots of laughs!

3 Amigo's again or perhaps Charlie's Devil's, I mean Angels?

Now they are ballin' in up in the front yard

The girls.  Such beauties.

The boys minus Ryan. Wait a second and he will follow.

Those faces.  

There he is!  In the back. Won't sit down.  Of course!

See?  Beautiful day. Beautiful family.  Happy Thanksgiving!