For Old Times Sake

The best of friends (where was Erin?) celebrating the Y2K. We didn't look scared that the world might end, did we?!?!

Jenny and I celebrating our birthday...10 BIRTHDAYS AGO!!! WOW! Time really does FLY!

What do you think?

I found this picture of myself yesterday and it reminded me so much of Annabelle. I was surprised as I have rarely heard people say she looks like me. But I definitely think she does!!

Sledding

4 then 5

For her birthday, my sweet girl wanted her ears pierced!!!

In the above picture, Annabelle is 5. The picture below is the last night as a 4 year old. Can you tell she's excited about her birthday?!

My Annabelle has a contagious laugh. She loves her siblings tremendously. She alone figured out how to get Eliza to give kisses when she's being stubborn. She is a rule follower. Annabelle loves to COLOR COLOR COLOR. And cut, paste, draw, write, anything crafty really. She has a sweet voice but can get feisty when she wants to. We LOVE our girl. Her name means gracious and beautiful and she sure does live up to that! Love you Sweet Girl.

VandenBerg Cousins

Hotel Fun!

Starting last year, instead of gifts, my mom and Jeff get a hotel for us on Christmas afternoon and we all hang out and of course SWIM. It's a lot of fun! This year Darrin and I and the big kids, along with my brother Curt took time away from the pool to go see We Bought a Zoo which was really good. There was a bit more "language" than I would have liked for the kids but I think it went right over their heads. Here are a few pictures from the hotel.

Christmas Morning