We are BACK! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

1-17-09



Dear Family and Friends,


We hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas and are enjoying the New Year!


Our family is doing extremely well! We thank God everyday and continue to thank him for each and everyone of you! Today is already January 17th and what have we been up to..........


Well, we enjoyed our Christmas this year with Daddy getting some extra time off with the family which made for some GREAT bonding time with the boys. The time was also needed as we were able to get some things done that we have put off...gosh before Tyler was born. It was nice to go through the house and reorganize as much as we could (still lots to do...but oh well), try to get rid of things we didn't need and get ready for visitors! We already have lots of baby clothes to move out...as Tyler is growing so fast...


Papa and Nana (P&N) were on their way down to visit! Jackson and Tyler couldn't wait to see them. We told Jackson that P&N would be coming down to visit a little bit before they were to leave because you never know what may come up- such as illness or weather. Well, good ole' Michigan weather almost stopped them from coming as Nana called Friday to mention they didn't know if they would make it out on Saturday due to the snow. Then Saturday, we heard they were on the road.



Monday, Dec. 22nd we had doctors visits due to Jackson having a horrible night sleeping or not sleeping to find out that he had an ear infection. We give Papa and Nana the low-down while they are on the road but neither the snow nor Jackson's illness stops them from coming! So we tell Jackson that they will be here and oh boy did he get excited. You definitely wouldn't have been able to tell he had an ear infection by the way he started acting when they arrived...


Monday, right before nap time mom hears a knock on the door. Well, it was Papa and Nana. Oh boy, did Jackson get pumped......needless to say- nap time wasn't needed anymore....well at least not until around 3:30/4 p.m. ish : ) Tyler was already napping.



We would have to say - this was definitely the start of Christmas. Seeing Jackson eyes light up and watching P&N get just as excited...What more can you ask for. Tyler was asleep but was also very excited. He did seem to remember Nana from her September visit. We are sure Tyler knew he would get LOTS of loving and would be able to take naps on Nana now...vs in the crib.


We were very happy to have company and have a wonderful Christmas celebrating the birth of Jesus! We pray that those who are in search of a job are finding some success with their search and that you have your health!



Highlights from December were......



This is Tyler's 1st Christmas! Happy 1st Christmas BABY!



Sledding in Llano, Texas and enjoying Coopers BBQ- I think Tyler enjoyed cuddles from
Mrs. Annie the most and Jackson enjoyed rock climbing with Olivia!



Tyler getting to attend Phoebe's birthday party! He loves the inflatable playhouses.



On Saturday, Dec. 21st we checked out the Trail of Lights and it was awesome!

We had a great time and love all the outdoor things we can find during the winter season.


Jackson singing Happy Birthday to Baby Jesus and BOTH boys enjoying CAKE!

Christmas Lights....we took the boys out to view lights and OH BOY.....Tyler after
a few minutes decided that he had enough lights.....****Thank you to all who light up your houses by the way! ******Jackson was a riot as we went turn to go down a road and all of a sudden you hear "AWESOME!" from the backseat.

Dad and mom finally getting to go to church together (Midnight Mass). Thanks for babysitting Nana and Papa. Mom and Dad typically split up so the other party can be home with the kids. Dad does Saturday night and mom goes on Sunday mornings.

Watching your babies reaction to the season......Jackson is now noticing the difference
between clothes and toys when opening gifts...it is so funny but he LOVED his train sweater. We laughed because all the other clothes went off to the side...but that sweater he had to put on.

Tyler loves everything, especially anything his brother has and trying to eat everything
including wrapping paper.

Putting up Christmas lights! Jackson helped this year and Tyler supervised!



We hope and pray you are doing well and again can't thank everyone enough for their prayers! They sure have and are helping!



With lots of love,

Kyle, Erica, Jackson and Tyler