Snow Day!

I tried all last week to get my scanner to work so I could post something new, but this afternoon I've decided the "round file" is the best place for our scanner. Instead, I'm showing off our snow day pictures! It seems that once a year Oregon gets snow, and this weekend we got so much they canceled church after Sacrament Meeting. Daddy and Jake built a snowman in the park with the girls next door, which of course got knocked down by some local kids within 24 hours. And yes, those are big brother's socks acting as gloves for Julie's hands!

Christmas Day

Grandpa John recently shared a quote with me that he found: "I'd be the perfect Mom, but I'm too busy raising my kids!" That's exactly how I feel about blogging lately. Every time I sit down to make a post on here my time gets cut short by the demands of my little ones. So, that's my little excuse for not posting Christmas pictures until January 6th!

Stecker Christmas Eve Party

Nanna and Bumpa invited all the Stecker cousins over to their house on Christmas eve and Santa Clause came to visit. He said he wanted to visit the kids, but I think all the good smelling (and tasting!) food lured him in.

Nanna and Bumpa gave all the grandkids their presents at the same time, what fun!

Jake has been inseperable from his Diego and baby Jaguar - of course Mommy gets to play Alicia.

Julie loved her doggy, it made missing Kassi that much easier while we were away. Now she can pull her doggies fur and not get in trouble for it!

One of the most memorable parts of the evening is when Jacob found a picture of "Uncle Spiderman" and started crying because he wasn't at the party yet. He carried that picture around all night until "Uncle Spiderman" finally showed up!

Julie's First Birthday!

Silly Hats

Jake's 3rd Birthday, Spiderman Style