Tuesday, December 13, 2011

"Fa la la la la, la la la la..."

It is hard to believe that Christmas is right around the corner -- even more so 2012 is right around the corner. We have been quite busy with Christmas festivities lately. We would love to share them with you...


Payton and her class song Christmas carols at Barnes & Noble but our sweet little entertainer was a little to shy to get up an sing with her class. But we did buy a Christmas book to help raise funds for her school -- Sheffield Elementary. 
















Who couldn't love that silly smile?













After watching Payton's class sing Christmas carols we walked around the mall to sneak in some pictures of the kiddos. A train ride and a visit with the Nutcracker were a MUST...




















Grandma, Chuck and the kids making their ornaments to put on Dad and Sandy's Christmas tree.




Aunt Renee and MaKayla Alyson
























Dad, Sandy and the grandbabies showing off the Christmas tree. 







Chuck and I in front of the tree (boy do I look like a zombie with those dark circles under my eyes...Eek!). 



 Almost all the kids and grandbabies just missing sweet little Savannah Grace and Alden.





Well, our little Elf on the Shelf Sammy has been up to a lot since our last post...

Giddy-up, Sammy and Barbie!



This is a great view of the kiddos -- don't you think Mr. Monkey?


The night before Christmas and all through the house...

 
So Mr. Football man, what has Dylan been up too?


What a great view from up here...


What is that silly Sammy up too??


Silly Sammy -- those marshmallows are for kids!

Stay tuned for more of Sammy's adventures and a visit from the tooth fairy...






<3


Friday, December 2, 2011

Decking the Halls...

Merry Christmas from the Barrett family!

Hope you all are enjoying the holiday festivities. I know we are! Our house is filled with the aroma of yummy baked goods, Christmas tunes on the radio and laughter of happy children in the background. The tree is up and the stockings are hung with care just waiting on good ol' Saint Nicholas to be here.





 

 *These top two pictures were taken with Chuck's iPhone so the quality is not that great.
 
Dylan being such a big helper! 



Um, yes we claim him!






 



 

Our First Christmas 2003


Our 9th Christmas 2011







 Let's not forget our four-legged family member, Nani.

Santa pup







 

 Here is a peek at what Sammy our Elf on a Shelf has been up too...




What if Christmas, he thought, doesn't come from a store. What if Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more.
~ Dr. Seuss

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