The Stockings Were Hung

With Q really into the Christmas spirit this year, we were so excited to be in our own home on Christmas morning...thank goodness for the lack of snow in Kentucky!

Q ripped into each present with such excitement & enthusiasm. R loved opening a present or two, but was overwhelmed by too many at a time.

Thank you Aunt Tracy! The kids looked perfect in their early morning pictures!

Santa Baby

Merry Christmas! Merry Christmas! Merry Christmas!

Kentucky Christmas 2008

Christmas in Kentucky was COOOOOOLLLLLLDDDDDD! Q desperately wanted it to snow...he wanted to see snow....to play in the snow....but unfortunately, no snow. How can it be 10 degrees outside and not snow?!?!?

Our trip started off with Uncle Rick's (SURPRISE) 40th birthday party. Ashley, so graciously planned this event for my big brother, and I think he really enjoyed himself. We were all so very afraid...

The rest of our days were spent mostly indoors, playing the Wii with the cousins, eating delicious sweets, and enjoying the company of one another.

Hugs & Kisses to all the Kentucky family! Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

The Big 4-0!

Happy Birthday to You!

Happy Birthday to You!

Happy Birthday, Uncle Rick!

Happy Birthday to You!


See you in two days!

Merry Christmas from The Schmidt's

We opted to take a few outdoor pictures this year for Christmas cards & gifts, in lieu of going to the local photography center. My friend, Shea, was so kind to take them one Sunday morning with her professional-style camera.

Q was all smiles and R was in serious mode.

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas

While visiting Grandma & Paw Paw over Thanksgiving break, we took a drive down "Santa's Wonderland".....2.5 million lights spread across 40 acres. The kids were both so excited to be out of their car seats, snuggled up with Grandma & Paw Paw, while Daddy drove us through the park.

Ho! Ho! Ho! Merry Christmas Season!

Thanksgiving 2008

Thanksgiving at Mimi & Papa's this year was great. UB & Aunt Aimee, Aunt Donna & Uncle Bill, Aunt Carol, and cousins Chris & Melissa were all there for the wonderful feast.

Q & R made fashionable pilgrim attire to show off. I love it!

Don't you miss all the crafty things we made as children? Hopefully, we'll have time to re-create a Christmas ornament I made as a kid. Should be fun!