Mason's Preschool Christmas Party

Here I am getting some love from Mason.

Mason LOVED Santa! He just smiled the entire time Santa was there telling the story of Jesus and handing out Christmas presents. Mason even "Ho Ho Ho-ed" when Santa did!

Mason and Kevin

The Christmas program the kids put on. Mason kept his head down the entire time. He is still very shy. He did say his line, even though you could barely hear him. We were very proud of him.

Mason getting ready for the program.

Christmas Pictures....

Our 2009 Christmas Card!

Aren't they just the cutest kids ever?
Trying to get 2 kids to sit still for a photo shoot is darn near impossible!

Reagan showing Mason some love...even though Mason was sleeping at the time!

This is my Mom's favorite picture of Reagan. She says it is so innocent and so Christmassy!

From the 4 of us to all of you....

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

Johnston, Iowa blizzard Dec 9-10, 2009

Kevin and I were in Johnston, IA for an American Soybean Association Young Leader's conference. It was held at the Stoney Creek Inn, from Sunday, Dec 6-Wednesday Dec. 9. We were stranded until Thursday due to the terrible conditions of the roads. Kevin and I left at 9:00 a.m. and made it home by 4:00. A lot of that time included going 30 mph on the interstate all south to Missouri. Once we hit Missouri, we were home free. We had a great time at our conference, despite the snow/blizzard. We met so many great people, who we get to see again in March when we go to Anaheim for the Commodities Classic. Here are some pictures, not necessarily in order...enjoy!

Reagan's First Haircut

It had to be done! Her hair was in her eyes and she looked so shaggy!! She screamed the entire time her hair was being cut. She was all smiles as I put her in the cart and left SmartStyles. Crazy kid!

She is growing up so fast!

So much going on...

There has been so much going on these last couple of months. I have been really bad about keeping the blog updated.

The kids really enjoyed going Trick or Treating on Halloween. Mason was McDonalds French Fries and Reagan was a ladybuy. Mason loved going house to house asking for "treats". He really cleaned up on the candy and the only place we trick or treated was in Lone Elm! I love that this farming community in the middle of nowhere is all lit up at Halloween and gives out candy to all the kids! We had a great time taking the kids around!

Kevin and the kids have been sick for the last week. Mason and Reagan are finally getting over their colds. I haven't been sick yet (knock on wood).

Kevin and I will be going to Johnston, IA this weekend until Wednesday for the American Soybean Association. We are so lucky to have our parents who will watch the kids for us!

We are anxiously awaiting Christmas. I have all my shopping done! Mom and I went shopping on Black Friday and had so much fun mingling with the people. No craziness went on...the lines moved fast and the people were very nice and cordial. :) The house is decorated for Christmas. All I need to do is keep it clean (ha ha ha), and wrap the Christmas presents so I can walk in the bedroom closet again!

Outside Christmas Decorations 2009

Happy 4th Birthday Mason!

It is hard to believe that Mason turned 4 on November 25! Seems like only yesterday that he was born! Enjoy these pictures!