He's one tough dude with the controllers. Watch out.
Ben and Becki boxed. She just couldn't get into it.
As always, Jordan beat me. He's especially adept at knocking me out in the boxing ring.
Yep, Jord won. He's basking in the glory!
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
"WII" Have Fun
One way to get everyone laughing and having a good time together is by playing the Wii. Nothing makes for a better night of entertainment than beating the crud out of either of their parents. On this night Jordan, Becki, Ben and I played Wii Sports and Mario Olympics. Becki had to practically force Ben to play...
He's one tough dude with the controllers. Watch out.
Ben and Becki boxed. She just couldn't get into it.
As always, Jordan beat me. He's especially adept at knocking me out in the boxing ring.
Yep, Jord won. He's basking in the glory!
He's one tough dude with the controllers. Watch out. Ben and Becki boxed. She just couldn't get into it. As always, Jordan beat me. He's especially adept at knocking me out in the boxing ring.Yep, Jord won. He's basking in the glory! 
Friday, December 25, 2009
Christmas 2009
What a superb Christmas. As always, we've been extremely blessed with opportunities to give gifts and also to have received so many gifts from our loving family and friends. Cherished most is the time spent together with family.
We began our festivities on Christmas eve by listening to Christmas music as we prepared for our candelight dinner. This is the only time I use my good china. We've turned this into our family tradition. Each year we try to have a different entree--this year we served ham, rolls and au gratin potatoes. 
Becki 
Though it was fun watching the kids open their presents when they were little with their eyes full of excitement and wonder, it is SO enjoyable with them being older. Instead of taking 20 minutes for the entire family to open presents, we were able to allow everyone a chance to open one present at a time as the others observed. I think it took close to an hour to open presents this morning! We all got things on our list. Mark modeled his "Little Black Riding Hood"...
Aaron checked out his gun cleaning kit...
Dan is trying to guess what video he got...(the answer would surprise you!)
Adam is checking out one of his gift cards as Cohen is certain he should share some of his candy with him...
Jordan was just a tad excited to get a Wii game that was on his list...
Dan was excited to get a gift card and a toaster...
Look at Diane's excitement over food containers!
On Christmas afternoon after our extended family brunch, Ben came over and he and Becki exchanged presents.
Ben gave Becki an Aeropostale hoodie and an itouch. Holy cow! Aren't they cute!!
We love the surprised look on Ben's face as he realized what Becki got him.
A signed jersey of 6 Jazz players. He especially wanted Deron Williams' autograph. He was totally amazed!
We began our festivities on Christmas eve by listening to Christmas music as we prepared for our candelight dinner. This is the only time I use my good china. We've turned this into our family tradition. Each year we try to have a different entree--this year we served ham, rolls and au gratin potatoes. Becki 
Though it was fun watching the kids open their presents when they were little with their eyes full of excitement and wonder, it is SO enjoyable with them being older. Instead of taking 20 minutes for the entire family to open presents, we were able to allow everyone a chance to open one present at a time as the others observed. I think it took close to an hour to open presents this morning! We all got things on our list. Mark modeled his "Little Black Riding Hood"...
Aaron checked out his gun cleaning kit...
Dan is trying to guess what video he got...(the answer would surprise you!)
Adam is checking out one of his gift cards as Cohen is certain he should share some of his candy with him...
Jordan was just a tad excited to get a Wii game that was on his list...
Dan was excited to get a gift card and a toaster...
Look at Diane's excitement over food containers!
On Christmas afternoon after our extended family brunch, Ben came over and he and Becki exchanged presents.
Ben gave Becki an Aeropostale hoodie and an itouch. Holy cow! Aren't they cute!!
We love the surprised look on Ben's face as he realized what Becki got him.
A signed jersey of 6 Jazz players. He especially wanted Deron Williams' autograph. He was totally amazed! Saturday, December 19, 2009
Go Jazz Go
Autumn has turned into winter. As soon as we fattened ourselves up on Thanksgiving the snowflakes began to fall. Out came the winter coats, gloves, snow shovels and ice scrapers. It got down right cold! Whoever said there was global warming sort of missed the mark, in my opinion. One of the good things is that it's basketball season. We've got some serious Jazz fans here. Ben, Becki & Jordan dressed to show their support for our home team as they played the LA Fakers...oh, I mean Lakers. The Jazz were so awesome. They beat LA! YaHoo!
December has been busy with preparing for Christmas. Also, Dan closed on his condo on Nov. 30. He and Adam are now all moved in. That means it's a little quieter and a little cleaner here. Oh, and there's a lot more room in the driveway. Dan & Adam still manage to come home Sundays to eat dinner and do laundry. They seem to be doing well there. It hasn't turned too much into a man cave yet.
December has been busy with preparing for Christmas. Also, Dan closed on his condo on Nov. 30. He and Adam are now all moved in. That means it's a little quieter and a little cleaner here. Oh, and there's a lot more room in the driveway. Dan & Adam still manage to come home Sundays to eat dinner and do laundry. They seem to be doing well there. It hasn't turned too much into a man cave yet.
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