MONSTER JAM

For Christmas, the boys got tickets to Monster Jam in Phoenix. We were able to go see Grave Digger at a local car show the day before.

Matt took this picture with his phone at Monster Jam. She looked too cute! The ear muffs just accentuated her chubby cheeks!

Tour of AZ Cardinals Stadium

While in Phoenix, Matt took Camden along with our beloved (adopted) nieces and nephews to the AZ Cardinals Stadium. How fitting since they're headed to the Super Bowl!!

R to L: Camden, Lexi, Rhett, Maddie, Grant

The visitors locker room

The Many Faces of Maylee Grace

There were just too many cute pictures and I couldn't decide on just one. Take a look into the face of our precious baby girl. What a joy!!

Celebrating Christmas

What an amazing Christmas day we had! We enjoyed celebrating the birth of our Saviour. JESUS is our King. We're reminded of the gift of eternal life He has given to us through His death on the cross. So undeserving of this gift, yet it has been given...no strings attached.

We celebrated with Papa, Mimi, Uncle Steve and Aunt Carrie and Aunt Rachel and Aunt Sasha.

The kids just before the Christmas Eve Service.

On Christmas Eve, Papa reads the story of St. Nicholas. We're reminded of the real St. Nicholas who gave gifts to those in need to remind them of God's gift to us...His Son Jesus Christ...the best gift of all.

Christmas morning

Payton got a "scuda" (scooter) just like Bubba's.

Camden got the Favre Jets jersey he's been asking for...it broke Matt's heart.


Maylee Grace got her first tea set.

A Visit from Santa

Our wonderful friend Mr. Jack came by to surprise the kids before Christmas. "Santa" brought Packers gear for the whole family! Payton didn't want to have anything to do with him. He was clinging to Aunt Rachel the whole time. When Camden was 3, "Santa" came by and Camden told us that Santa smelled like Mr. Jack. This year he wasn't fooled at all. He knew exactly who it was...besides Santa doesn't drive a red Ford truck, Mr. Jack does. :)

The Polar Express!!!

We headed out just days for before Christmas to Durango, CO. Our main scheduled event was to ride the Polar Express Train...to the North Pole, of course. It was a night the boys will not soon forget.

Just like the movie, we waited on the platform in the falling snow and watched while the huge black engine gloriously appeared through the steam and snow. We were served hot cocoa and cookies and anxiously awaited our arrival to the North Pole. Santa walked by all the windows and waved at the children. Then, as we headed back to the station, we found out that Santa had boarded the train!! He came through each car and handed out bells to all the children. It was such an amazing time for our boys!

DURANGO

Maylee Grace is 4 months old!

Maylee Grace had a visit with the good ol' Dr. Phil today. She couldn't get her shots because she's congested and has a cold. The shots will have to wait until after Christmas. Here are her stats:

25 1/4 inches long - 75% (18in @ birth)

12.3 lbs - 15% (5.0lbs @ birth)

Obviously, she's working hard. :)

MORE SNOW...NO SCHOOL!!!