First Sergeant Says....
Have a Safe and Happy New Year and DON'T DRINK AND DRIVE!!!

Trampoline Fun

Daddy was standing on his hands and trying to do flips so our little Gabriel made sure that he showed Daddy the safety instructions. That's my boy!
Dogpile on the Daddy!
Daddy was trying to catch them as they ran by

Daddy giving Gabe a ride. I love watching them play!

Daddy and his Little Bare.
Daddy and his stack of little guys.
Our little guys in the tub.
My little beauties!
Gabe showing off his muscles after his bath!

More Holiday Family Fun

Zach and his trick bike we got him for Christmas. I plan on learning some tricks and jumps myself. OK, maybe not!
Nick and his scooter we got him for Christmas. It has a seat that comes off and goes for 8 miles on a single charge and reaches a stifling 15 mph! I rode it around the neighborhood and want one for myself! It was really fun and I'm sure I looked very cool!
Elijah decided to try on these great footed pajamas that Zachary got for Christmas! I guess Erica just wanted to hold the baby!

We decided to take the whole gang down to Wilmington to a restaurant/family arcade called Wilsons. Gabe and Caleb got these great baloon swords!

There was a wonderful older gentleman who made this amazing dragon for Nick.
Elijah got this cool hat! Erica is protecting herself with Caleb's baloon sword.
Erica, Elijah, Gabe and Caleb.

We all had a great time playing in the video arcade after dinner.

To end our fun filled evening my wonderful husband drew me a bath! There were candles and romantic jazz music playing. As I sat and relaxed I thought of how God has so richly blessed me with these amazing children and this wonderful husband! After a few minutes of relaxing I was joined by my little redhead who wanted to blow some bubbles for his mommy. Our lives are so full of love and laughter. There are many people who are not as they seem but we are exactly as we seem! We treasure our children and our time together most of all and I am very fortunate to have married my best friend whom I love spending every waking hour with! Life is wonderful and God has been very good to us!

Family Christmas Pictures

I think Daddy is having more fun than Daniel!
She is so adorable!
Cool Cars racetrack.
Apparently the cat was playing dress up!

Who is teaching her to dress?

How about those Ravens?
Apparently Ashton can multitask just like a woman. She can drive and cook at the same time!

The boy really loves that train set!

What ya cookin Ashton?
Now that gift must have been awesome!
I think the girl has my wild and crazy hair!

Emily and Austin with Santa.

Very sweet!

More Beautiful Artwork

My little redhead was very proud of his artwork! He used all of the colors for Mommy!

More of Gabe's amazing artwork! Daddy contributed
the bird and Mommy drew the squirrel in the tree. My
sweet little man had to remind Daddy that it is not nice
to make fun of Mommy's artistic ability.

Of course, Daddy takes credit for his artistic ability. My little sweetheart did remind Daddy that it is not nice to make fun of Mommy's lack of artistic abilities!

Merry Christmas from Our Goof Troop To Yours

Well, it was Daddy's job to keep them busy while Mommy was preparing some things. They were to have hot chocolate and read Twas The Night Before Christmas." They had some hot chocolate and then oops......Maybe next year!

The boys have a tradition of watching Justice League with Daddy every night before bed. I guess we should have done the story first.

Gabe and Caleb made sure that they left Santa some milk and cookies. I hope he enjoys them!

Santa did a great job getting the stockings ready. They need to be flipped around so we can get to them since I hang them so they can be seen as you come into the front door. These are the stockings Jim and I made with the kids when I was pregnant with Caleb. Best idea, each boy did their own, well, except Gabe who Daddy helped and of course, Caleb. I love them!