Colorado Christmas

what a special Christmas we had this year! both sets of our parents came to visit and help us settle in to our new house. we will never forget Christmas of 2009. i wish it could've lasted a little longer...

freddy, making things right. it's not home without our American flag flying


woke up one morning to a winter wonderland. even apache loves it!



i had decided we would probably go without a tree this year. too much trouble... thankfully, our amazing new (retired air force) neighbors brought us an extra tree they weren't using. you've gotta love the air force family!

what was i thinking? i'm SO glad we had a tree for this little girl.

MERRY CHRISTMAS! or as laurel says "mini crispin!" here you see her
a) prancing around with her new purse that the bham johnstons sent her (thank you, we love it!),
b) unwrapping a new (to her) baby doll - i love pat and freddy's facial expressions,
c) helping pops unwrap his new elephant, and
d) "helping" daddy unwrap more presents

concentrating, posing, and being very silly


laurel was thrilled with all of her presents. she is pretty much obsessed with the play kitchen our parents gave her, she loves her new table, and she throws a fabulous tea party, thanks to B...

our new house started to feel like home. the kitchen got quite a workout.
we FEASTED...

we PLAYED a little...

we even went for a (freezing but beautiful) walk outside

we CELEBRATED by having an amazing dinner at the broadmoor. thanks, pops!

cheers to you, daddy

our garage. WOW! all of these would still be in the house if not for our incredible parents.
THANK YOU SO SO SO SO MUCH. i hope y'all know how much we love and appreciate you!