Saturday, December 27, 2014

Powers Christmas 2014

 

Henry got to spend the  first day with one of his favorite Aunties!!! IMG_4872

 

They mostly just followed you around taking pictures ; )

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She did get him the sweetest gifts too!!IMG_4874

But not as good as what she got me!!IMG_4880

Thanks for a great afternoon! Miss you all so much!! IMG_4885

 

What else was he busy doing that day! Kitty Whispering : ) IMG_4891

and no surprise here – carrying around the telephone!IMG_4914

Getting a little time in with Uncle BillIMG_4918

And trying out a Grandpa Steve original rocking horse!!IMG_4919

 

Finally getting pretty good at the present opening thing!IMG_4929

Loving the Packer gear!IMG_4931

and the chicken!!IMG_4938

Not sure what to think about the hat : ) IMG_4940

Who else scored some pretty amazing gifts!IMG_4921

 

Now that’s a happy farm girl!!IMG_4922

Henry wants in on this gift!IMG_4923

Literally!! I hope he doesn’t start getting to good for his cardboard boxes!IMG_4924

Just an adorable photo of Liam and his godparents!IMG_4945

Time to really get the Christmas party started!IMG_4950

First taste of sparkling “wine”!IMG_4951

 

Grandpa Steve has to check it over!IMG_4954

 

Thinking they can socialize with the grown ups now : ) IMG_4955

 

Cheers!

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Meanwhile back in the kitchen the conversation took an interesting twist…IMG_4958

Jello shots! Really? Liam and Mary can’t believe what they are hearing! IMG_4960

Someone is a little concerned about how well I am documenting this conversation : )  Memories mother dearest!!!IMG_4976

 

Still smiling and even quite pleasant with each other! They must have enjoyed quite a few jello shots themselves over these last few crazy weeks in the candy business!IMG_4961

Thinking the kids table might get a little wild today!IMG_4967

Two of my beautiful nieces and one photo-bombing nephew!IMG_4969

Looking snazzy in suspenders!

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Fr. Anthony and Fr. Valentine have arrived! IMG_4981

We are ready to feast! Actually if you can tell we have actually finished the feast! IMG_4982

Meanwhile at the kids table… 

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And even later in the meal…this is what too much sparkling wine can do!IMG_4984

Time for a little rest!IMG_4993

But wait, there is still more sparkling juice!IMG_5000

Oh the stories Haley will have when she goes back to school!IMG_4996

 

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No better way to end the Christmas day than Skyping with Vaughn and his family!IMG_5021

 

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Finally to wrap this LONG post up!

Our official Christmas family photo of 2014!20141225_104539

 

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Flashback to 2013 – It has been a wonderful year and we are ever so grateful! Can’t wait to see what our little family looks like next year!!IMG_1786

Saturday, December 13, 2014

Christmas Tree 2014

 

We went all out with a Fraiser Fir this year!IMG_4665

 

Good work, Gabe!IMG_4668

 

“Fine, Mom. I’ll sit here and let you snap a photo but I won’t be happy about it!”IMG_4690

 

Slippin’ and a Slidin’IMG_4697

 

Had to include this photo just for the front hair shot. IMG_4696

 

As the week went by he got pretty good at sitting underneath the Christmas tree : ) IMG_20141130_212131

 

I decided to take on salt dough ornaments this year. Thus, Henry’s first “hand” made ornament!   I think he was pretty impressed with his “handy” work! hahahaIMG_4770

 

 

All ready for Christmas time with family!

Sunday, December 7, 2014

We Have A Walker!

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Early November 2014

 

Henry and his bucket.

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Early December

Friday, December 5, 2014

Stud Muffin

 

“Alright Henry, so you put these on just like this and the ladies will go crazy. I promise!”

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Yep, my heart is melted!

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Because one pair of shades just isn’t enough when you look this good : )

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One of my new favorite photos : )

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Monday, December 1, 2014

Look at all my teeth!

 

Well at least the top ones : )

The only way we can get a picture of those new toofers is flippin’ him upside down. He has a huge molar on the bottom as well.

 

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