Saturday, December 24, 2011

Christmas Eve

12/24/11

We had a very exciting Christmas Eve.  We went to Erik's parents house to celebrate Christmas.  We ate lunch and opened gifts.  Owen was so excited for all of his presents.  Soon as one was opened he wanted it out of the box so he could play with the toys.  He loved the big rig that cars race out of.  He also loved Uncle Aaron and Aunt Michelle's gift.  Michelle had two cabbage patch kids horses she had saved from her childhood and she was kind enough to give them to Owen.  He absolutely loved the "neigh, neighs."  After gift opening, a visit with the cows and sheep next door, we went over to Erik's Grandma's house.  We had a wonderful dinner and opened a few more gifts.

Owen opening gifts 

Opening his gift from Aunt Michelle and Uncle Aaron 

He loved his two neigh neighs 

Helping Grandpa Ricker open his gift 

Owen and Erik playing with the big rig 

Opening another gift 

Riding one horse and dragging the other along. 

Aunt Michelle, Owen, and Uncle Aaron 

My family :) 

Uncle "Tooter" and Owen 

Owen really loved his horse 
 
Finally gave in for a nap on the ride to Great Grandma Evelyn's house 

Owen playing with Chase 

Great Grandma Evelyn and Owen 

Owen giving Great Grandma her present from us 

Owen loved his pj's 

Uncle Scooter tied Owen's pjs into a cape and had him fly to the ceiling 

Grandpa Ricker, Owen, and Grandma Krissy 

Owen and Great Grandma playing the piano 

Owen set out cookies and milk for Santa before going to bed. 

Huet Baby Shower

12/23/11

On Christmas Eve's Eve I drove up to Grand Rapids to partake in my friend Sarah's baby shower.  She is going to have a baby boy, Parker, in April.  Sarah came home from New York City for Christmas.  It was wonderful seeing her and my other Grand Valley friends.  Here are a few pictures of the festivities.

Sarah and Me 

Kate and Me 



Sarah opening baby gifts 

Kate, Sarah and Me 

Friday, December 23, 2011

Christmas with Noah

12/20/11

Noah came over after school to exchange gifts with Owen.  The boys both loved the gifts they got each other.  They are so much fun to watch together.

Noah giving Owen his gift 

They both loved the dinosaur puzzle Noah got Owen. 

Owen giving Noah his gift

Noah loved the bath boats

He also liked the cars 

Owen reading the Dinosaur book Noah got him 

Owen and Erik putting the puzzle back together

Owen opening his bath color tablets.  Once he saw what it was he said "Tubby" 

Noah and Owen racing Noah's new cars in the hall 

Owen playing with the cars in the hall 

Noah playing with his new cars in the hall 

Noah saying "cheese" 

The boys are watching Nemo 

Wrestling match on the couch 

Noah in a box 

Hotdog!

12/19/11

Owen was eating a hotdog on the couch while watching "hotdog" on TV.  :)

Christmas with Grandma Helen

12/18/11

Grandma Helen came over on Sunday to celebrate Christmas.  We had a delicious ham dinner and opened a few gifts.  We had to celebrate Christmas early so my Grandma could go to Florida with my Aunt Suzie for 2 and 1/2 months.  Owen loved delivering gifts to everyone and opening his own.


Owen with Uncle Zach 

Aunt Suzie, Dad, Mom with her new camera, and Owen looking at the camera 

He was wound! 

Grandma Helen opening a family picture of us 

Owen giving Grandma Helen a card 

Owen delivering presents 

Owens first Christmas gift of 2011

He dug right in! 

Soon as the paper was off Owen started yelling for his toy to be "out!"  

A few new outfits for Owen

Driving his new dump truck 

Great Grandma Helen and Owen