Melania Maycie & Mishayla Marian

4/4/10

Christmas in April...At least for this blogger!

Being an infrequent blogger puts one at a disadvantage. I can never remember what order the pictures will be uploaded... So we will start on Dec. 30 with Tyler's 10th birthday. He is my oldest nephew and has a cake with an archery theme! It's his new 4-H hobby. Both Melania & Mishayla love to sing "Happy Birthday!" One year, it became a tradition to take Aunt Wendy and Uncle Blaine's picture with all the kids. This year's rendition featured an unhappy Spencer, or "Spenster" as the girls call him. Hopefully Uncle Hugh was able to get a better picture than I did! Presents 2009. The ever popular bath foam.
and Chapstick!
Dr. Mishayla is now accepting patients.
Mishayla likes her Geotrax and yes, her chapstick!
Any dress that has "princess qualities" is a big hit.
Pizza?
Breakfast? The girls loft is fixed up as a playhouse, complete with kitchen and wooden food.
Another lovely gown.
And, the Princess Leapster game. Very popular on our trip to Washington!
Melania had Colton Jack's name. He likes GeoTrax too. Bull & Bruno?
Melania sprawled on Kaitlyn's bean bag.
Spencer is a little mixed up on his holidays!
The evening after Christmas Day....
Duane and Barb
Karen and Wendy playing with Taylor Rae's gift.
Karen might be accepting orders on knit hats... Let me know if you want one.
Dad's cousin Cliff and his wife stopped in for a visit.
Jason and Kaitlyn. She's a busy girl.
Guess what Santa brought Colton Jack?
Games
and more games.
Rook, anyone? House rules apply.
Tyler takes time after dinner to catch up with Calvin and Hobbs.
Kid games - Taylor Rae, Trenton and Kadyn
Melania has a slice of pie.
Family dinner.
Great Gma helps Mishayla.
Emily and Taylor - Emily will be joining the family as my cousin Shaun's wife!
Cooks in the kitchen
Prep cooks in the kitchen- Shannon, Wendy, Emily and Carmen
Pre-dinner story hour. So cute, Tyler reading to the kids.
Mishayla and Spencer playing. Spencer loves balls - any size will do.
Uncle Duane reads to Melania.
Christmas morning... Santa came! The girls in their loft recliners emptying out their stockings.
Mishayla wanted a Princess Barbie like Melania's.
My sweet M&M's
June was blowing bubbles for the girls. Not sure what happened to Mishayla.

2 comments:

kae said...

Great photos! I especially liked the family dinner pic :) Happy Easter!

Sew Fab Martha said...

LOVE LOVE LOVE
Thanks for posting all of these fabulous photos! Those recliners are so wonderful! Love to you all!

Melania at the Piano - 11 months

Melania at the Piano - 11 months
"Not flesh of my flesh, nor bone of my bone, but still miraculously my own. Never forget for a single minute, you didn't grow under my heart, but in it." - Unknown

The Gift of Life

The Gift of Life
"I didn't give you the gift of life,
But in my heart I know.
The love I feel is deep and real,
As if it had been so.
For us to have each other
Is like a dream come true!
No, I didn't give you The gift of life,
Life gave me the gift of you."
-Unknown