Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Christmas Prep

Tis the season, and we've been decking the halls. We were home for Thanksgiving, and we got busy that weekend getting lights up (in and out) and setting up the tree. The kids have had a blast with the Christmas decorations.... some of these being kid friendly, and some not. Our house may not ever be featured in House Beautiful but I love it! Aside from decorating, we've done some baking, shopping, Santa visiting, and a thanks to Grammy Sharon - some fun gingerbread house decorating. Friday we head to Denver and then Rapid City for a McKinstry Family Christmas and we are all very excited! The Storment Family Christmas will follow over New Year's weekend. Happy Holidays to all of you!


everyone needs a little girl in a tutu to help with their exterior illumination

enjoying Twas the Night Before Christmas, as read by Grandma Margaret, Grandpa Tim, Uncle Ollie, Aunt Maia and Uncle Steven. They love it!


Picture time with Santa.... Luke loved every minute, can you tell? ;)

Santa brought a couple reindeer to Stanek's with him



Proud decorators


Ella's first preschool Christmas program - why did this make me feel so old?




Monday, December 19, 2011

Look Who's 4!

It's been a whirlwind around here lately, and all of a sudden, our baby girl is 4 years old! I will post some more details and pics of all the festivities as of late - soon. Now I'm heading to bed. Happy Birthday, Ella! We love you more than words can say.