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I swear that Sammy doesn't watch that much TV (and even less commercials, since we DVR everything). However, he's a sponge and soaks up everything he comes across.

Christmas Card Picture

In mid-December, I herded all the kids outside for a Christmas picture to insert in our cards. They are watching our inflatable bear fill up. We ended up using the inside photo, so I'm sure Mr. Bear felt left out.

Gathered 'round the hearth

Here's the modern family, spending time together, watching Dad conquer the world . . .

Spaz Girl

Ellie - after 90 minutes of bowling, untold cups of Dr. Pepper and Rootbeer (Maddie chose the drinks for the party), pizza, and two slices of tres leches cake.

13th Birthday Party

Maddie had her party at a local bowling/laser tag place. We bowled with the little kids in the lane next to them, much to Maddie's dismay. This was much better than having a whole bunch of preteen/teenagers at my house for 2 hours.

Shrimp Night

Sammy and Ellie are helping Dave make fried fish and shrimp for Maddie's birthday.

Belated Thanksgiving Pic

Dave and Orlando, enjoying the snack trays that Beenie and I created for Thanksgiving. Beenie was not sure about Orlando getting this kind of service, but decided to allow it, since it was a holiday. Also of note is our tacky coffe table. By day it looks like a regular mission style table, but it moonlights as a pop up table for people too lazy to get up off the couch. We love it.