Christmas 2008

(Katie, Rowan, Harvey, Darlene, Dennis, Addie)

This year we had the good fortune to spend Christmas with nearly all of our family members. We haven't seen Andy's sister's family for a long time. They got to meet Harvey and we got to meet Addie. It was great fun and the kids enjoyed playing with one another.

(Addie and Grandma Weisensel)

(Katie and Rowan)
On Sunday the 28th, we traveled to Nathan Cummings' home town of Black River Falls, WI. That morning we participated as Godparents for the baptism of Jacqueline Adela (Addie) Cummings. Afterward, we had a yummy brunch at Nathan's Mom's house.

(Addie, Rowan, Harvey and Katie)

(Rowan, Katie, Marissa, Harvey, Violet and Hannah)
On Saturday the 27th, we traveled to Steven's Point, WI to meet with Andy's extended family on his mom's side. There were many little kids there and they all played very nicely together. Not pictured: Grant Brazzale -elsewhere in the house, Ella and Josh Hardy in Illinois, and Lola Olivieri in Florida. The children that were there got to visit Santa and each received a gift of books and/or a stuffed sheep.

Our Family

Aunt Donna got this great photo of Harvey.

She also got this great shot of Rowan.

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Christmas Day

Grandma and Grandpa Allord were enjoying our kids antics.

Rowan is showing off her "camera smile". As she matures, she has learned how to smile even if the enthusiasm is lacking.

Harvey is having a good time communicating with Grandma.

Rowan was very good at helping open presents.

Santa brought Rowan a guitar.
She became quite interested in the guitar when she watched Daddy play guitar hero. We tried to let her play the game on the easiest setting, but it was still a little hard for her. So now she can play her own guitar at the same time as dad.

Harvey got a fire engine from Santa. He really likes it.

In the stocking were some cars.....

and a Nerf type ball.


We were all blessed to receive so many great gifts and visit with our family members from near and far. It's not over yet, we still have a Christmas/New Year's gathering with Janea's family. Look for more photos soon!