Merry Christmas!

This year we spent Christmas in Thatcher. Here are some of the pictures....


Derek getting ready to make his cookies for Santa

Derek leaving cookies and milk out for Santa


Before the craziness...


After the craziness...


Derek scored big time!!

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!

We just got back from Pinetop for a few days where we got to share a condo and play in the snow. We had to drag Tad kicking and screaming because he didn't want to leave the snow to come back to hot Gilbert. The kids had a blast throwing snowballs and eating the snow. Derek even learned how to make yellow snow.....


This is a video of our fun in the snow!


Family picture time...


Fun in the sun outside the condo



The world's biggest icicles!



Daddy & Derek


Paige & Kevin all bundled up



Tad, Derek & Jack by their snowman....
Joy outside the condo


Paige in a tree


Tad with the kids... Derek, William, Jack,
Kevin & Paige


Kevin & Paige


Derek's snow angel



Derek..... Mommy & Paige



Tad hiding in a tree


Paige & Kevin - they loved the snow!


Derek sledding...





The snowy countryside


Sledding area at Sunrise


Near Sunrise


Near Sunrise


Icicles near Greer


Near Greer

Derek See's Santa

We went to the Tempe Town Lake Boat Parade last night. Derek got to see Santa (a little nervous at first) and tell him what he wanted for Christmas... He also got a big hug from Clifford, the big red dog.

End of School!

I'm finally done with my clinicals! I finished my last 3 nights in a row Wed morning. I definitely have more respect for people who work nights because it stinks! I'll also avoid the roads near hospitals from 7:30am to 8:00am because of all the sleepy people getting off work.... Officially, I'll graduate December 18th. I'm going to start working full time Jan 8th at Banner Baywood on the 5th floor. Here is video of Derek hitting some baseballs in the backyard a few weeks ago.

All Turkey'd Out!

Happy Thanksgiving!!! The kids and I went over to my mom's while Tad spent the day at work.... I don't think Derek or Paige sat down for longer than 30 seconds, they were too busy running around with their cousins! Kevin wasn't feeling too well, but he had fun too! I was getting pretty tired by the end of the day because Wed night was my 2nd night shift for school... only 6 more and I'm done!

Kevin, Derek & Paige not sitting still very well

The kids were glued to The Polar Express

Lilly & Paige kept climbing in the fountain

Matt & Kari in town from Houston

Gary, Pat & Jodi

Kevin & Paige at home

These pictures are of the 3 plants in my garden that are actually growing good!

Beans

Brussell Sprouts

Squash & Swiss Chard