Putting up/Taking Down the Christmas Tree

We had all intention of putting up the tree yesterday as we have in years past, but we didn't get there. So, this morning KC put up the tree and after school today Kinlee and I decorated it. As Kinlee would put something on the tree, Kyler would take something off. Boy this may be the year I wish I didn't put up a tree!! :)

Kinlee putting a snowman on the tree. Everything she put on the tree went right in the middle of the tree at her eye level!

Kyler taking a snowman off the tree and handing it to me. This was just one of many times he did this! Is it time to take the tree down yet?

Kinlee posing in front of the finished tree.

Making Gingerbread Houses

On Friday night we decided to make gingerbread houses with my mom, dad, sister and her two kids Jayden and Journee. The kids (and adults) had so much fun. I think there was a little competition between the adults to see who could make the best gingerbread house. I think next year we better get our own!

Nana getting Kinlee started on her house while mommy was giving Kyler a bath.

Kinlee kept licking the icing out of the center of it, no wonder we had a major cave in!

Kinlee's house had a cave in and we had a mess. I blamed it on my mom since she started this project with Kinlee. :)

Kinlee and her final gingerbread house.

Kinlee, Journee, and Jayden with the complete houses. Whose do you think is the best? :)

Thanksgiving '09

I love Thanksgiving! We enjoyed good food, spending time with family, and shopping in the early hours of the morning. It was great to see everyone!

All the great grandchildren on my mom's side of the family. It was impossible trying to get this picture. This is the best one I got!

My mom, my Aunt Teri, Uncle Jeff, Grandmother, and PaPa

All the cousins...with our new addition Grant!!

Happy Thanksgiving

This week is a time to be thankful and Kinlee has been working a lot on this at pre-school. Here is one of Kinlee's Thanksgiving songs....enjoy!! Happy Thanksgiving!

Kinlee's Friend Alexa

Everyday Kinlee asks if Alexa can come over and play. They play so well together that the entire time she is over I don't here a word from either one of them. It is great to be able to get something done, or just simply hang out with Kyler. The other night Alexa was over for dinner, and the entire meal they sang songs from pre-school. It was so cute. Here are some pictures of them playing...

Practicing writing....

I know it has been forever since I have blogged. I really don't know where time goes in a day, and before I know it my to do list isn't done and I'm ready for bed. A lot has been happening in the Hackman house. KC is in full swing of basketball, Kinlee is loving pre-school, and Kyler is walking. Here are some pics of Kinlee practicing her name. She will sit at the table for hours working on writing "like big people."