Monday, December 29, 2008

Family Manor Christmas at "The Plaza"

Dear Family-
I did my best to take some pictures of our annual Christmas event this year; however, I do not have a lot to share, as I was so busy chasing after our little Bradley! The little guy just did not want to stay put this year. He was off and running, exploring the large hotel. We had a great time seeing everybody. I regret not being able to talk to everyone of you.

Here is my sweet little niece, Abby, playing the piano during our program. I loved listening to her. I can't tell you how badly I wanted to get my hands on her beautiful long hair to do a braid. I sure did enjoy doing up a hair-do for her on Christmas day at the Klimek's!! (Smile, Abby!!) The kids watching the program....Paige, Carter, Lexi, Autumn & Bradley.....
Brett & Amy reading a poem about Brett and Hunter. This was very neat!!
Uncle Louis reading from the Bible about the birth of our Christ. The kids were very attentive to his enthusiastic & energetic reading!
We always enjoy listening to Paul sing...............
Even the little kids came up to do some singing....
Cruz, Sam, Dylan, Carter, Autumn, Lexi & Paige.....
Carter, Autumn & Lexi. Lexi did such a nice job singing!
I met Amanda's fiance, Robert. He was very nice and seemed comfortable with everyone. Robert & Amanda did an awesome job singing together, while Robert played the piano.

Todd & Amy Johnson's daughter also came up to sing. Bill & LaNita brought their family to The Plaza this year. They are a really neat family and are all very talented!
Robert, Amanda, Damara & Paul......
Grandma Lila.....
I think I was out chasing Bradley at this time, but Chad was able to take a few pictures. I am disappointed that I missed the group singing....
LouAnn, Carter, Perry, Autumn, Lexi, Paige, LaNita, Sondra, Pat, Grandma Lila & Allie.......

I love this picture of LouAnn and Carter singing....
Sorry I was not able to get many pictures of the kids swimming that afternoon. I had to keep my eye on both boys, as Chad was busy with "lifeguard" duty. We are sure proud of Chad for jumping in the pool to help little Jordyn.
Here is Brett and Carter wrestling in the pool; and Abby helping Bradley in the pool....
Abby & Bradley......
I wish I could have taken more pictures of everyone. Shana has a great family blog on the Manor Christmas. If you haven't checked it out, yet, be sure to click on my family fun link to Jamie & Shana.
Have a great New Year's everyone!

Friday, December 26, 2008

Klimek Christmas

It was a great Christmas at Grandpa & Grandma Klimek's house this year, as Grandpa Ed was with us and Grandma Deb was looking and feeling good! We are so very blessed!

We took some pictures with Grandpa Ed.....
Nicole, Grandpa and Chad...
Shana, Grandpa & Jamie....
Dad, Grandpa & Mom....
Uncle Jamie & Grandpa Ken......
The Klimek's were a little tired Christmas day as they spent the night before celebrating Christmas at Grandpa & Grandma Wodele's in Nelson.
Abby & Shana......
It was an exciting afternoon with the dogs as Jack & Sophie REALLY wanted to meet Toby! Toby was not as happy to meet them.
Jack & Sophie were getting so excited about playing with Toby that they were drooling all over my pants. All Toby could do was hide his head in our arms or the cushions of the couch. He acted like a ferocious dog if Jack or Sophie got too close.

The kids quickly opened up their presents and were happy and content to play with all of their new toys. Carter is playing with his new Star Wars figures.
Bradley and Abby were coloring in a great big Star Wars coloring book.
We sure did have a nice time! Merry Christmas!!

Dorwin Christmas

We celebrated Christmas with the Dorwin's on Christmas Eve. Grandma LaNita made a wonderful meal and we all enjoyed the goodies afterwards.
Trying to get the Dorwin cousins to take a picture can be a challenge! Bradley has Grandma LaNita's apron on and Cruz is "in motion" at the time.... Let's try it again......Dylan has his new nerf gun and Carter has his new light saber....
Bradley playing in a "Pampers - Cruisers" box while Toby watches....
I failed to go around and take pictures during our time together, so I told Carter to take some pictures for me. When we downloaded the pictures later that night, this is what I found on my camera.....
What an exciting-looking group......
There was some type of Ninja stuff going on dowstairs while we were upstairs enjoying some adult conversation. The pictures tell it all.....




Our photographer was able to take a couple of pictures besides the Ninja crew downstairs...
Uncle Todd teasing Toby..........reminded me of the time Uncle Jamie was teasing Toby and our ferocious dog chased after him....

Thanks for a fun time everyone and a great meal!! Merry Christmas!

Happy Birthday, Bradley

Bradley turned 3 on Christmas Eve. For Bradley's birthday, we took him to "Animaland" in Oakwood Mall to pick out a stuffed animal. "Animaland" is like "Build-a-Bear", but has a variety of animals to choose from. Bradley picked out a puppy and named him "Tootsie". He dressed his puppy in a little camo outfit. Later that afternoon, we made a birthday card for Jesus that we make every year for the birth of our Christ. That evening, we went to Grandpa & Grandma Dorwin's to celebrate Christmas together.

Here is a trip down memory lane and some of my favorite photos of Bradley.....

2005 - Bradley's born....our baby was known as "Baby Dorwin", as we did not have a name picked out until day two!











Bradley's first birthday party.....



Bradley's second birthday party......


HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRADLEY........WE LOVE YOU!!!