2009.01.10 Pinewood Derby!!

Korbin created such an awesome car this year. It was a police car but the problem was that it didn't chase any cars, others chased it!

This years car was much faster than last year and Korbin ended up taking 3rd place among 21 cars. It was some steep competition. Kirk pats himself on the back saying "the first place winner's dad is a carpenter by trade and the 2nd place winner's dad had 4 boys already go through cub scouts, so I'm pretty darn good." Whatever.

Korbin had a great time.

2009.01.03 Boys riding new dirt bikes

Ethan on his new Dirt Bike. He's working on saving money to get gear like Korbin.

There is nothing Korbin is more passionate about than his Dirt Bike. He saved for over a year to earn the $120 Kirk told him he had to earn before he would pitch in the rest for his dirt bike. With Korbin's saved money Kirk purchased all his gear. This was really a very emotional Christmas present and has created a lasting memory for us because of how long Korbin waited for this. Christmas in general was the best our family has ever had as we focused more on giving and it changed the mood in our family for the better.

2008.12.27 Hard at Play

The joy of peace and quite while children relish in their new toys...alas, the moment is brief.

Our very proud Ethan who completed his lego death shippy whatever you call it in only 3 days.

Koral very much the mothering type

2008.12.25 Some great Christmas shots

This one really captured the joy of Christmas morning. I'll be honest, Mrs Claus was really awesome this year!

Part of our fun tradition is burying ourselves in the Christmas wrapping after everything is opened (it looks a lot funner than it really is)

Christmas eve in all their new pajama's (part of our tradition)

Local mall in Dallas has an indoor skating rink and a ginormous Christmas tree. We all had a lot of fun, even if Kirk and I didn't skate.

2008.12.2 Horse Drawn Carriage Ride

I think this is the first time we have been able to do this as a family. We waited in line for 1 1/2 but it was worth it!

Kirk is making me write that it wasn't really cold but I am anal and made everyone dress up in winter clothes. So, yes, Texas is pretty warm.

2008.11.10 Setting up the Christmas Tree

We were a little late getting the Christmas tree up this year...we try to get it up the weekend after Halloween (are we insane?)

You can just feel the joy coming from Kirk's little smirk.

2008.11.02 Teage's Birthday

Hopping in the tub to clean off the chocolate cake> honestly, most if came from his brothers!

Teage's big day, he partied pretty hard.

The gang's all here!

Believe me, this was the start of something bad, very very bad.