SNOW!!!

 She thought she wanted to make a snowangel like Ry but decided very quickly she wanted up but was stuck haha

 Snowangels

Friday we FINALLY got to play in snow and build a snowman!  The kids were all bundled up and two of the three of them loved it! Can you guess who DIDN'T like it?  My camera battery died before I could get pics of the snowman :(

Ugly Sweater

We had an ugly Christmas sweater contest at school this week and the girls decided to wear  around the house. I was one of 3 winners!

Giving Back

Last week we went on our annual adopt-a-family Christmas shopping trip for student council. The kids raised over $1500 in the fall to spend on 15 students in our building. This is one of my favorite days of the school year!

GarMonicaFitzDrani Exchange 2012

Reese modeling her new apron from Maddie and Ty

 I think Ryan really thought he was receiving diapers for a second!

 Reese tearing into a gift

 Ty and Ryan received dress up costumes from the Fitz boys.

 Ry is always the first to hold Campbell

 Look at those mug-shots! haha

 Showing off their ornaments

We celebrated Christmas with friends at the Palandrani's this year.

Breakfast with Santa

 Ryan and his little man, Carter. Ry and Carter love to wrestle around and Carter can hold his own against Ryan!!

 So much concentration

 Did you want sprinkles on your cookie?

 HI

 Breakfast date

 Frankie is hiding behind a large tree from Santa

Ryan rattled off a list of things to Santa

Prepping for Christmas

Thanksgiving in Sugarcreek

 A blast from the past

 Teddy is kinda obsessed with electronics ;)

Focus!

 The finished product! The Rice Krispie Train

 Next, was time to decorate the tree!

And why not a run in our underwear to finish the evening?!?!