DeWitz Christmas

We spent a very relaxing (if not loud at times - hey there were 7 kids in the house) Christmas at Laurel and Ernie's with the entire family! Had great food, great play, great conversation and great celebration.

Kyra loved playing with her baby changing station that Papa built for her. This was a favorite gift this Christmas and of course meant more because Papa made it. Gavin got a barn too but somehow I didn't end up with one of those pictures - we will have to raid Nana's camera for that one.

Carley enjoying MY gift - this is supposed to be a decorative bench, and I would love to use it as such, but since the day I got it Carley has marked it for her own.

Papa and Gavin figuring out a new toy.

Nana and Kyra waiting patiently to open gifts.

Carley & Nana having story time with a new book.

Papa and Brittin having story time with his new book.

Two little angels.

Carley and Penguin Brittin (with his trademark finger sucking).

Two peas in a pod. Aren't they cute...

Two peas in a pod...aren't they...ah...well that's Jacson and Gavin for you.

The Valentine/DeWitz gingerbread house - if I might say so this thing looks pretty darn good and it actually stayed together in one piece long enough to get a picture - mind you it took 8+ people to get it looking like this.

The gingerbread gang. You can't possibly know how many pictures it took to get one even this good of these 7 kids. That's 14 eye balls and 7 smiles you have to get working together all at the same time.

Let's try one more group picture...nope, still not working. Maybe next year. :-)

Our Family Christmas

We were able to celebrate our own family Christmas the weekend before Christmas. It was so cold outside that we ended up closing off our upstairs to conserve heat downstairs (we have to do that a few times a winter). So, for the second year in a row the kids slept on the living room floor as "Santa" quietly placed the gifts under the tree - so far so good, but as they get older this little stunt is going to get harder. :-)

Great Grandpa & Grandma

It's been a while since I posted anything - watch out, I am making up for it now! We had a couple of months where we had company every couple of weeks - what fun and the kids really enjoyed spending time with family & friends.

Great Grandpa Bob and Great Grandma Bonnie came for a visit in early December.

What's in a name...

We tend to give people a hard time when they are continually confusing Kyra and Carley's names. But, truth be told, we as parents sometimes have the same problem that everyone else does too. Last night Jed was getting supper cut up for the girls and was talking to Kyra but kept calling her Carley (not even noticing it). So, Kyra at her most serious, looks up at him and points across the table, "Dad, Carley is that one."

I realize after I typed this that this is maybe one of those "you had to be there" stories but it was so funny at the time. Maybe if she keeps correcting him he will eventually get it right! :-)

Weeweechu

It's a romantic full moon, when Pedro said, "Hey, mamacita, let's do Weeweechu."

Oh no, not now, let's look at the moon!" said Rosita.

Oh, c'mon baby, let's you and I do Weeweechu. I love you and it's the perfect time," Pedro begged.

"But I wanna just hold your hand and watch the moon." replied Rosita.

"Please, corazoncito, just once, do Weeweechu with me."

Rosita looked at Pedro and said, "OK, one time, we'll do Weeweechu."

Pedro grabbed his guitar and they both sang....."Weeweechu a Merry Christmas, Weeweechu a Merry Christmas, Weeweechu a Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year."

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!

(Thanks for the cute e-mail Lacy.)

Decorating the Christmas Tree

The kids helped decorate for Christmas this year - more fun but more work. :-)

Little Mommy Kyra & Carley

Okay, I know, I don't post for weeks and then I post like crazy all in one day. Sorry!

So, while Gavin was riding the bulldozer (see last blog post) the girls were playing Mommy. Kyra has always been a little Mommy taking care of everyone but Carley also showed her maternal side this past weekend. So much so that the girls got in to a screaming, hitting, pushing, chasing fight which resulted in a baby being thrown I believe...ahhh the joys of motherhood (pretend motherhood that is). :-)