2009 Christmas card "extras" or "out-takes"

A few weeks prior to Christmas, the kids participated in a non-professional photo-shoot in attempt to gather the perfect photos for our family Christmas card. The non-professional photographer had a "confidentiality contract" (or he wouldn't eat and would sleep outside) that these photos would not be published until after Christmas! Here are few of the "extras":

Mommy's new car for her birthday!

The kids (and Mommy) love the new car she recieved for her birthday!

Christmas Morning Fun!

The kids slept 'til about 6:30 (which is relatively late) before heading downstairs for the Christmas morning fun!!!

Where is Santa???? I'm waiting!!!!

Off to Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

All dressed up and heading off to the Christmas Eve Candlelight Service; trying to make a last impression on Santa!

Snow in Texas on Christmas Eve

It snowed huge "TEXAS SIZED" snowflakes for about an hour on Christmas Eve! This is a rarity down here and the kids enjoyed watching it!

Gingerbread House on Christmas Eve!

The kids enjoyed decorating the Gingerbread House on Christmas Eve! They did such a good job that they wanted to leave it for Santa. Santa took it with him as a treat for his reindeer!

Caroline Grace as Eve in the Christmas Play

Caroline Grace played "Eve" in the Christmas Play. Yes, we know Eve was not in Bethlehem but this was more of a "walk through the Bible" Christmas Play. She did great, had fun and did not seem nervous at all (in front of several hundred people)!

A week before Christmas and heading to church....

Caroline Grace - Church Christmas Program

Mommy & Daddy were so proud of Caroline Grace singing at the church Christmas program....she did awesome!

Max and the Elves

Max wrestled with the elves until they promised to give Santa a good report!

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas.....

Sibling Love

Santa says, "Eat your vegetables!"

Santa says, "Eat your vegetables!" Caroline Grace insists he was talking to Max and Daddy, but not to her!

"I thought Santa had white hair"!

Daddy took Caroline Grace and Max to see Santa and he was NOT the "Macy's Parade" quality Santa. Caroline Grace's first response was, "I thought Santa had white hair"!

KU Jayhawk Basketball - Allen Fieldhouse

Over the Thanksgiving weekend, Caroline Grace went to a KU basketball with her Mommy, Papa Ace, Cousin Landon, and Aunt Ashley. She loved the experience and still talks about the Jayhawks scoring 112 points!

Caroline Grace "stepping out"

Caroline Grace thought she was pretty cool in her snazzy new jumper and lime green shoes....and of course, Max had to "invade" the picture!

Max - not quite ready for school!

Max will have to get the "backpack thing" figured out before he'll be ready for school!

Caroline Grace - more birthday celebration!

Caroline Grace celebrated the family portion of her birthday "day" at home before going to Dairy Queen for her birthday dinner. She loved all of her gifts from friends and family!

Max at the Discovery Science Place

Max enjoyed Caroline Grace's birthday party at the Discovery Science Place. He explored a pirate ship, an ambulance, a fire truck and even drove a simulated car with Caroline Grace!

Caroline Grace Turns 5!

Caroline Grace is growing up fast! She turned 5 last week and we celebrated with a party at the Discover Science Place downtown. Everyone had a great time with the interactive exhibits and discovery stations...and of course the cupcakes and presents!

Max - The Next Great Tennessee Quarterback

Max loves his new Tennessee football jersey! The size 4T jersey fits his 2 year old frame perfect. He is a BIG boy and can already "hold his own" with big sister. The football recruiting web-sites of both Rivals and Scouts already have him listed as one of the Top 150 Players to Watch in the Class of 2026!