THE GARDNER'S: 2011

12/13/11

GARDNER CHRISTMAS PARTY!

All aboard the Polar Express!

This year Grandma, and Grandpa, planned a Polar Express party for the the Grandkids. It was over the top fun! We had a whole night of activities centered around the Polar Express theme. We made lifesaver trains, decorated, and painted our own box cars. We went on a train ride All dressed in our winter clothing, and drank hot coco. All the kids wrote a letter to Santa, and then we ended the night watching "The Polar Express," while eating Grandpas famous Popcorn! I don't know how this Christmas could ever be forgotten!

Thank You Grandpa, and Grandma for such a magical night!

Ryan Garrett came prepared to sing "I'm dreaming of a white Christmas," opera style. We all laughed so hard our cheeks hurt!

TRIMMING THE TREE 2010!

This year we wanted to try something new! With Jules just being 1 month old. I was not feeling up to decorating my 12 foot monster of a Christmas Tree. I decided we were going to go simple, and have a fresh tree, and have the girls make homemade ornaments, and decorate it themselves!

The first step was finding the perfect tree!

Paisley loved this small one!

And the search begins!

After stopping at several places, we found the perfect tree! Just the right size for the girls!

Now to get it ready to take home!

The girls strung popcorn, made paper chains, put together decorations that I bought through Oriental trading, and they hung all the cute crafts they made at school! I think this was the first year I have ever let them touch our main tree. They did a great job, and were so excited to show everyone who came to our house, their masterpiece. I would have to say we had so much fun for weeks working on our little tree! We will have many memories of this Christmas, and the time we spent as a family!

SCHOOL CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS 2010!

The girls each had Christmas Celebrations for school. At American Heritage they always do their traditional Teddy Bear Hug, and sing-a-long for the whole school. This year for Addie's 2nd grade class they acted out the Nativity. Addison's teacher asked If Jules could be baby Jesus for their Christmas Devotional. All the kids were so excited to have a real baby in their nativity, and Jules was a champ!!

Mary, Joseph and Jesus (Jules)!

Paisley had a cute Christmas Program for Mrs. Bessey's Pre-School. She was so cute singing all the songs.

Paisley Loves Pre-School!

10/16/11

THANKSGIVING 2010

We had Thanksgiving Day up at Grandma, and Grandpa Gardner's house. As always it was above and beyond. We all had such a fun crazy day, with great food! Thank you Grandma, for all your hours of hard work. It was such an enjoyable day!