2015 Christmas Card

I love it!!! This happened in a five-minute photo shoot by the front door because it was pouring outside. I took maybe 50 shots, and this one actually happened. I don't know how, but I'll take it.

This one also warms my heart. They were cracking up at me trying to get the dogs' attention.

Aidan is 7!!!

Aidan has turned 7! What a cool little guy we have around here. He still loves to make us laugh and constantly tells all of us how much he loves us. We are certainly lucky! Aidan continues to love school and really excels at math. Love this little man so much!

Jake and Aidan opening the much desired Imaginex T-Rex from Nai Nai and Papa Jerry

He also received the Lego Ewok Village from Omie and Papa Fred. This and the T-rex were the two he begged for, and these sucker grandparents obliged.

Birthday Party

December 6, 2015

Dairy Ashford Roller Rink

Time to get our 1970s on!

All the Cool Kids Skate 

New skates courtesy of Grandma Renee & Papa Denis

Allison and Lauren

Tim, Aidan, and Ryan

28 kids came to Aidan's party. He insisted on inviting the entire 1st grade, and a huge percentage attended. He just could not leave anyone out. He really is loved by his classmates and thought of as a good friend.

He really had the skating down by the end of the party.

Aidan and Cameron

Joe, Ryan, Aidan, Tim, Landon, and Cameron

The Boyscouts!

Thank you Omie and Papa Fred for Aidan's Awesome Party!

Actual Birthday - December 7th

We headed to Choo Choo Sushi after school to celebrate Aidan!

Thanksgiving 2015

 This year we had two Thanksgivings. Yum!

First was a Houston version with Omie, Papa Fred, Uncle Ryan, and Catie. It was delicious and a nice couple of days.

Then, on Wednesday, we headed to Chattanooga, TN. Granny is turning 90 on December 1st, so all three of her boys, and all of their children and grandchildren came for the occasion. It was so great to have everyone together, and the kids had the best time with their cousins.

Thanksgiving Day

Allison and Corryn Playing Basketball

Aidan and Jake Playing Frisbee

Riley, Corryn, and Aidan Chasing Allison

Time for Corryn to show the big boys how to play ball. She was amazing!

Allison Blocking Papa Jerry

Granny's 90th Birthday Celebration on Friday

Jerry's Family

Front Row (Aidan and Jake)

Second Row (Allison, Jerry, Granny, and Judy)

Third Row (Corryn and Riley)

Back Row (Tyler, Amy, Ross, Laura, and Marc)

The Aquarium

Alyssa, Corryn, Aidan, Riley, Jake, Michael, Allison, and Gabrielle

Saturday Morning Good-byes

I LOVE this picture! The fab five look so cute!

Grandparents' Day

Omie and Papa Fred joined the kids for Grandparents' Day at school this year. They visited their classrooms, attended chapel, and bought out the book fair. So glad they could come!

Soccer Sweetie

This season Daddy coached Allison's team for soccer. The Grace Gators had a super season! There were only two subs on our team, and these girls were troopers in the heat when the season started. They also improved so, so much from the beginning to the last game. It was a blast to watch them and their amazing coach!

After a big win!

Our Star Goalie

Serious Coaching

The End of the Last Game

Our Bengal

This fall instead of soccer Aidan played flag football with a group of his friends. When he was out on the field and at practice he seemed to really enjoy it. At home, he wasn't quite as excited about the sport. Confusing.

His team did make the playoffs and even won their first playoff game. They lost this past Saturday by one touchdown.

Regardless of what he said at home, Aidan played his heart out at each game. He was a great teammate and player. He listened to his coaches and always gave his best effort. We are proud of our little Bengal for giving it his all.

The Offensive Line

Blocking

We scored!

Huddle Up

Time to wave to my biggest fan.

Mommy's Favorite Picture

The 2015 SBMSA Bengals

Anderson, Michael, and Aidan after the final game.

2015-2016 Class Pictures

Ms. Blausen's 4th Grade Class

Mrs. Raffaele's 1st Grade Class