Saturday, December 31, 2011

Thankful

This year for Thanksgiving we went to Fairview and spent it with my Mom’s family.  But first, we gave Grandma Chiyo a visit with Mandy, Sam, and Quinny.

Grandma had fun cuddling and feeding Lucy.SANY0002-1

Zac and Quinn had fun playing the marble game and with all the farm animal toys.SANY0007SANY0008-1

Aunt Ashley got some Lucy love.SANY0010

Cousins.  Lucy and Sophie.SANY0012-1SANY0013

Grandpa NewellSANY0014

Grandma MarySANY0016

These two had lots to talk about.  So sweet!SANY0018

An attempt at a photo with all the great grandkids!SANY0023SANY0024-1SANY0025SANY0027-1

I love how Lucy is sitting up like a big girl.  And I love Hayden in this bottom one with a big cheeser!SANY0028

Grandma and Grandpa with LucySANY0031-1SANY0032-1

Kenlee loves the babies.SANY0035SANY0038

Grandpa giving Sam a treat?SANY0039SANY0040

More girl talk.SANY0042SANY0046

I don’t know how Zac hasn’t figured out how to kick.  He loves throwing balls, but isn’t crazy about kicking.  Luke is ok with that.  He doesn’t think we need a soccer player.SANY0049-1

Throwing over his head, backwards.SANY0050SANY0051SANY0052-1

Sisters!  Nice burp rag hanging out my back pocket.  SANY0056-1SANY0057-2

Tired?  Zac timed his first real tantrum throwing… on Thanksgiving… in front of everyone… all day long.  Awesome!  And it lasted about a week.  We learned that discipline is not an option for a happy child.  It is necessary, and biblical.  We failed him, and because of it had a rough week.  We’re sorry, Zac!SANY0058

Silly girls!SANY0059SANY0060-1

Such fun cousins!  Katie, Addy, and Avrie!SANY0063-1

First olive on the finger.  Thanks Aunt Ash!SANY0066

A little Christmas craft.  SANY0067

Walking to the playground.SANY0068SANY0069SANY0073

Holding hands needs to be learned ASAP!  No afternoon nap/routine was not helping the tantrum throwing either.  Rough day!SANY0077

LOVE!

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Since Mandy was going to be having a baby at Christmas time, we did our cousins gift exchange on Thanksgiving.  It was crazy, hectic!  The kids got tons of fun stuff!  Thanks cousins!SANY0083SANY0084

Sam and Mandy really excited!SANY0086

Home at last.SANY0090-1

1 comment:

shelley said...

You got some good pics. Way to go! Zac is still a good boy! Don't forget that how you learn to parent...he has to be a regular kid and push a few buttons. But I'm glad to see you won't let it get out of hand. Just remember it's normal for a little guy (or girl) to throw a fit now and then. Just love, love, and love them some more! And yes, kids do best with boundaries. but no, they will not always be perfect! But seriously, would we want them to be? Love you!