The First Snowfall!

Nothing beats the first snowfall of the year!  We went to church and immediately changed into our snow gear as soon as we got home.  Both loved it this year!  (Ryan was chasing Kyle and throwing snow balls at him.... Ava was a big helper and helped Kyle shovel the entire driveway/sidewalk.)  And the best part?  Hot Chocolate to warm up with when we finally came inside!

Cookie Decorating with Aunt Andrea!

Sign us up for this EVERY year!  Andrea had extra cookies left over from a school event, but they needed to be frosted.  Ava and Ryan to the rescue!  This is a perfect situation for mom!  She didn't have to make the cookies, but we still got the fun of decorating... and eating! 

 (Thanks to the large plate of cookies that Andrea sent home with us!)

Jolly Old St. Nicholas!

St. Nicholas came to our house this week! 

 We must have been good boys and girls....

 even mom and dad got a little something! 

Santa and Mrs. Claus!

Mom had "Santa Night" at her school tonight.  We went with her and helped her at her station (ornament decorating) and also got to meet the big guy himself!  AND Ryan made it on Santa's lap!  (He was so proud!)  This was our 3rd Santa visit this year and it's only December 4th!  Thankfully we are on his "good list!"

Ava sat on Santa's lap at City Hall after the Parade and....

We also saw this Santa and Mrs. Claus at Wal-Mart! 

Who would have gussed that the only one NOT looking at the camera would have been Mrs. Claus!  Seriously!  :)

Santa Letter 2012

Waupun Christmas Parade 2012

Ava was able to be part of the Christmas parade this year! 

 She was on the St. Joe's float and dressed as an angel...

(would you expect anything else?) :)

On the Hunt... For the Perfect Tree!

On the hunt for the PERFECT Christmas tree!  I think we found it!

 Ava giving a "thumbs up" for the perfect tree!

 This was their reaction when the tree finally fell!  Ava yelled "TIMBER!"



Our Sweet Ava's Kindergarten Picture

We will always love Great Grandpa Stephans!

It has been a REALLY hard month for our family!  Not only did we lose Great Grandma Stephans at the end of October, but now Great Grandpa Stephans too.   It is WONDERFUL that they will be reunited in heaven, but it is hard for us left here.  We will always love and cherish our memories!  We love you W.A.S!