Thursday, January 6, 2011

FAMILY CHRISTMAS PICTURES 2010

Here are a few of the pictures we took for our holiday photo. Our friend Gina took the pictures. Of course I didn't charge the battery in the camera, which died, so we didn't take as many fun ones as we would have liked. Here are a few of the pictures we did get. Some of you may have seen these but here they are for all to enjoy.

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

WARD CHRISTMAS PARTY

Every couple of years we have "A Night in Bethlehem" for our ward party.

 Our little family after our long trek to Bethlehem

 My kids first stop was the toy shop with their friends

 Jack enjoying a bowl of soup

 Mason won a back scratcher at the toy shop and
preceded to scratch the backs of  his friends and anyone else in reach

 Cooper and his buddy Kale as shepherds

We had a great night. It was a great way to kick off the holiday season

Sunday, December 12, 2010

THANKSGIVING IN VIRGINIA

Well I've procrastinated long enough. I seem to be easily overwhelmed with the amount of pictures we take. So here is my attempt at documenting the highlights of our trip.

Thanksgiving day at Kelly and Scott's house. Dad is rockin it in a festive apron don't you think? And I think it's safe to say that we have a pretty good looking group of cousins on the end there. They are all growing up way to fast.

Here is our little shout out to Maria who couldn't be there but was on the phone. Sorry you missed it sis!


There really should be a vampire at all family functions. I like how captivated Uncle Christian is by little Mason. Scott and Kelly had a house full. Thanks for letting us come be a part of it guys!

What would a Virginia Thanksgiving in the boonies be without some target practice. Cooper was the first to step up and try it. Dad was there for some instruction and Cherie's coat helped cushion the blow to my arm when I fired. We were aiming for a #10 can which I totally missed.

A little Christmas music to begin the Holiday season. Cooper was a little bummed he did not bring his Trombone but we just didn't have room to pack it.


 Annual making of the gingerbread houses. Mom decided to do it over Thanksgiving so our kids could also participate. Thanks mom, as you can see, the kids loved it.

 The proud architects

Family time!
A couple of the pictures are doubled but they are so cute I'm not going to worry about it.

Welcome to the family! Kaleb Holt Starnes was born the tuesday before Thanksgiving. Thanks for making an early appearance so we could get this adorable shot. Even with his eyes closed he did not like the flash.
Our trip could not be complete without a stop in Maryland to see Victor's Uncle Avery and family. The kids had a great time playing together and look forward to another Nerf battle in the future.
So there it is, our very fun Thanksgiving holiday that went by way to fast!

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

FAMILY COMES TO TOWN!!

We finally got someone to come to New England! Ok, so Spencer was transporting a prisoner and was only here one night but it was still about time someone came. We met him in Manchester,NH and went out to dinner. We had a fun visit, the kids were soooo excited to see their uncle Spencer. Thanks for comin to see us Spencer! Anyone else want to come visit? Anyone?? Keep in mind, I have travelled to see all my siblings/in laws. I'm just sayin.

Sunday, November 14, 2010

THERE'S AN IDEA!!

I love it when my kids are really listening when we read scriptures. It's fun to see where the conversation will go. We have been reading the Book of Mormon Stories for the last few weeks. Friday we read the account of the three Nephites. Ella was very interested in this story. She was trying to wrap her mind around the idea that they are still here today and who they are when Cooper said,
 " what are their names? We could Google 'em."
I got such a kick out of that I had to share.

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

FALL FUN!!

It's that time again...
The annual raking of the leaves
It looks like any other perfectly raked pile of leaves.... or is it?
Yes!!! The long awaited reward for all their hard work, destroying all their hard work.

Monday, November 1, 2010

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

We went to a Trunk-or-Treat on Saturday.
The kids had a great time and have more candy than they can handle, but that's what mom and dad are for.
Never trust a Zombie

The Little Devil with her daddy

Trunk-or-Treat anyone??
We couldn't let the kids have all the fun dressing up.
How cute are we?

Not as cute as these little guys, ok, maybe cute isn't the right word to describe Cooper . Say hello to the Zombie, Winnie the Pooh's Hunny pot, Tigger, and our Little Devil