A Night in Bethlehem

Our ward party this year was as posted above. Now looking at these pics, they DO NOT do the detail justice. We have the most talented family in our ward, everyone knows when they're in charge of something...its gonna be good.


This was Gigi posing in front of the open air market.


They even had a toy shop where the children could go make their own toy. That's what Amber is holding.

Ethan enjoying the fruits of his spoils. We ate on the floor of course.

Chicken on a stick, who doesn't like that?!

Can you tell we like food?? I think the best part was the fruit station. Where they cut the fruit that you want for you.

Roc was the tax collector. You he played that well! They even gave him a real sword! He was too busy to let me get a picture of him.

I made everyone's costumes...yikes! Giana's seen here.

Amber sporting a disney princess robe. It was freezing and rainy that night.

Ethan, face says it all!

Jonah-the wise guy! My attempt at making a turban.

Merry Christmas...still alive

Look how big this beast is getting! I don't think the Angel will make it next year, maybe we'll just have the iguana be our tree topper next year. I think this is his favorite time of year too, he loves that Christmas tree!
Well, I've been slack on posting. But, hopefully I won't be too slack on updating Christmas.

Vegas Comes To Town

Our bro-in-law has started a tradition, where he brings his good buddies to visit SC. They mainly come for the golf, football, and newly gained inside jokes. Funny thing is...they've already picked up that they should pick at Rocco. I swear, that guy was born with a "kick me" sign on his back!! LoL No, actually Frank is as much a brother to Rocco as any of the other 2.

I have designated myself as the official photographer to any of Marina's family when they come to visit. So, here's what I squeaked out...

These guys are NUTZ! And so much fun to play games with. BTW, Kris (guy in green) is like Father Goose. All of the kids kept going to him. Even Gigi!!

Playing spoons, a new addition to our games. Brought to you by Las Vegas.

Goobs, always the center of attention.

Halloween '09

This year we decided to Trick or Treat at Trick or Trunk. Roc was working, so it would be tricky for me. Consequently...this is what my trunk looked like. How lame, this is not the way I roll. Plus, the car was unattended. We really miss our Papa when he's not with us.

Here it looks like Jonah was the "bad kid" on the Karate Kid movie.

Here we have Gigi Trick or Trunking to Walker, Texas Ranger (aka Jennings) LoL

Gi and her friend melting hearts...

Ethan trick or trunking at one of the best trunks!

Jonah-Whoa Babay! At Mrs. Cara's trunk...also awesome! It was the dance mobile.

And, last but not least our little misfits. I would like to thank them for buying their costumes out of the Halloween storage bucket. They looked good.

I hate that I didn't get any pics of this part, but it had to be mentioned...after all that we HAD to go to aunt Delias. I just wouldn't be Halloween if not. We checked out her haunted house, treated her street, played too much with Jared, and helped dismantle said haunted house in the pouring rain. All in all, not a typical Halloween...but the kids LOVED it. And that's all that matters.

Jonah the Chicken

Ethan the Magician

Sorry it's so shaky, I was laughing so hard!

Fruit Loops

Who can guess where we are?!