10 year old Hailey with her gifts!

Hailey's Birthday Cookie!

Hailey and Ally

Hailey with her Mom and Dad!
 

Best Friends!

Another American Girl Doll to love!

Handsome Max

Three handsome boys!

We had so much fun at Hailey's 10th birthday party.  Bruce made hamburgers and hot dogs on the grill, plus taco salad, cookie cake, and cupcakes.  Kimmy, Jared and the boys came.  Vikki and kher family got there after we left because Omi had her party on the same day!  The kids all had fun with each other and we adults had fun visiting and watching the kids.



12/21/13 Fun at Kimmy's decorating cookies!

 

We had fun at Kimmy's decorating cookies and spending time together.  We did 4 batches of cookies and Peyton kept decorating right till the end.  So much fun with family!

12/20/13 Bruce, Jack ,Luke, Max, Ally and Hailey singing Christmas Carols at Walmart and ringing the bells!

Our Christmas tree this year!

Loved hearing them sing!  Trying to post a video but haven't been able to so far.

 

When I got up this morning I turned TV on to see if schools were closed.  They were because of icy roads.  Kimmy, Vikki and I were supposed to get together to bake cookies, but decided I would start baking them at home myself.  Kimmy couldn't come because of the roads so she baked cookies at her house.  I made an extra batch to take to Melissa.  She wanted me to leave them plain so their family can decorate them.  After I dropped them off, I came home and baked 2 more batches.  I'm taking them to Kimmy's tomorrow to decorate cookies together.  Bill and I went to the Maple Grill for dinner tonight.  He had meatloaf and potatoes and I had chicken pot pie, squash and potatoes.  Very good.  We got an apple turnover to go.  Went and pick up Melissa and Evan on our way back, and took them to Walmart with us to see Bruce and the Kids Bell Ringing.  They did so good.  People really put money in the kettle.  Some would say they'd be right back and go to their cars and get their money.  One lady put money in and then gave each child a dollar to have themselves.  The kids all put the dollar in the kettle though.  So sweet.  Got home and cleaned up my baking mess and then Bill and I watched a movie.  Forgot to mention Papa took Kenzie shopping so she could get what she needs for wrestling.  Fun Papa/granddaughter time!

 

12/14/13 Schaard Christmas Party at Fred and Lourdes's House

Had another enjoyable and fun time with the Schaard family for our Christmas Celebration.  Ate turkey, Ham, red skin potatoes, salad, corn, and mixed veggies.  Everything was so good.  Then we played Family Feud.  Our team, Vikki, Jared, Bruce, Bill (captain of our team) and I came in second.  Fred and Lourdes had all sorts of wonderful things in a gift bag for each team.  The Baker's came in 1st.  We played another game next where Fred read a story which had a lot of left and right words.  We had all brought Lottery tickets for the game and he put them in envelopes and we all had to pass the way he read.  If you messed up you were out of the game.  Only Aunt Debbie and Denise got out.  Aunt Debbie didn't pass the envelopes and ended up with 3.

 This is my gift from Debbie this year.  All my grandchildren are the little marshmallows!  So cute!  Below is my gift from her last year.  So special.  Love all those grandkiddos listed.  I am truly blessed!  Thank You Lord!

 

12-13-13 Faith Riders Christmas Party at the Hall in Freeland

 Roz and Lonnie sat by us.  She and Rody's mom just made beautifiul cover up quilts for the twins.

 Bill and Joel having a good time.

 Wes and Gayla did a great job setting up!

 We were happy to have Joel sitting with us.

Had lots of fun at our Christmas party.  Enjoyed good food and fellowship, and then were blessed with Arlyn playing beautiful Christmas music and all of us singing along.  Great time worshipping the Christ of Christmas! 

 The Living Nativity is a yearly tradition and highlight of the Christmas Season!

 So happy Wes, Gayla and Joel came too and were part of our Shepherd family!

 Hailey loves making friendship bracelets.  I love the Christmas one she made me and also the cute key chain.  She sure a special little sweetie!  Love that girl!

Kenzie gave Mocha this electrifying hairdo!  She is so funny and sweet.  Mocha loves her so much and so do I!

12/5/13 Fun with some precious grandchildren!

The kiddos had fun playing together.  Peyton and Isaac loved the Christmas Snow Globe that plays music.  Loved turning it on and off.  Eli liked showing them how.  Kimmy found an inch worm that was just like the one she had when Melissa, Vikki and she were little.  All the kids loved playing with it.