Christmas Day

Christmas morning was the typical whirlwind of opening presents. The girls were super excited with the presents Santa brought them, especially the scooters. We then headed to AJ's parents house for the rest of the day. It was a great Christmas and we were all exhausted by the end. It's amazing how tiring eating and hanging out can be!

Doing crafts with cousins, Cameron and Ashley

All the "older" cousins got matching OSU pajamas.

Everyone in their pj's after a long day of playing.

Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve we let the girls open the presents from their Grandma and Grandpa Lantz. One of the presents was a trunk full of dress up clothes. They love to dress up and play pretend. We also headed to church that afternoon.

Preschool Christmas Program

Raegan had her first school Christmas program today. She did a great job singing all the songs!

Getting lined up.

This was at the end and I think she was ready for the program to be over.

Striking a Pose

For some reason the girls are really into having their pictures taken in front of the Christmas tree. Any chance they get they ask for their pictures to be taken. This was before we left for Raegan's preschool where she later on had her Christmas program.

Jordyn is still in her pj's, but that never stops her from wanting to be in them too.
She told me she was going "to pose" for the camera and this is what she did. I was laughing so hard I'm surprised this picture came out. She looks like she is in pain!

So we did a much nicer one.

Raegan wanted a close up for her snowmen earrings that her Grandma Diane let her borrow for the Christmas program. She was very proud of them.

Sometimes it blows me away how old she looks now. Where did my chubby cheeked little girl go?

Playing in the Snow

AJ took the girls out to play in this seasons first snow fall. I asked him to take the camera outside with him and get some pictures. He took one. I love how to men, one is just fine and to women we think we need about 20! They had a blast and are hoping for more snow this coming weekend.

Wow, How My Baby Has Grown!!

Raegan turned 5 today and I thought it would be fun to post some pics of her through the last 5 years. I know people say it all the time, but time really does go by too quickly. I can still remember how it felt to hold her when she was so tiny.

Raegan was about 8 weeks old in this picture. She LOVED her pacifiers!
Here she was right after her first birthday.

This was sometime around her 2nd birthday and her first time playing in the snow.

At her 3rd birthday about to blow out her candles. Does she look excited or what?!

Last year on her 4th birthday.

Redid the shot from the year before. 5 and beautiful. She's a very special girl with a heart of gold. We are very blessed to have her in our lives (and her sister too!).

Celebrating with Our Besties!

Our group of friends got together to go out and celebrate my 30th birthday at Olive Garden and then to the local town bar. It's impossible to not have a blast together and we usually laugh so hard my cheeks hurt by the end of the night. They are an amazing group of people and I feel very blessed to have them in my life.

The ladies.
The boys.

Kacey and I's traditional shot in the car.

Ben being "one of the girls" with his Redheaded Slut drink. Might have been a little fufu, but it was a tasty drink.

Wanted a pic with just AJ, but these boys like to be in spotlight too. :)

Yeah, I pretty much adore this man!

End of the night and I look tired and Chris is munching on some ice. We were about ready to call it a night.

Christmas Came Early Today

The girls got an early Christmas present from Aunt Krista and Uncle Paul this week and I got tired of listening to them beg me to let them open them so I caved and told them to go for it. They got a bunch of fun jewelry, lip glosses, and crowns! They put every piece on and have not taken them off all day. Needless to say, they were pretty excited. Thanks Krista and Paul!!

Showing off their bling.

40th Wedding Anniversary

We celebrated AJ's parents 40th wedding anniversary at a local Mexican restaurant. Had a great night with delicious food and lots of laughing.

The happy couple, Dan and Diane. Two very amazing people, who I feel very lucky to have as my in-laws.
The original Hoellrich family. AJ, Diane, Dan, Missy and Doug.

Surrounded by their grandkids with one more on the way this March.

The whole Hoellrich family!!

Liz's Bridal Shower

While Liz and Greg (my brother and his fiance) were in town for Thanksgiving we held a bridal shower for her. It was a really nice time and an afternoon spent with some great women. We can't wait for Liz to officially become apart of our family this January!!!

Beautiful flower arrangment done in their colors, deep purple and green

Raegan with Aunt Liz

My sister and I. Crazy how we look nothing alike!

The girls with their Aunt Krista

Celebrating Thanksgiving with the Lantz's

This year we spent Thanksgiving weekend with my family in Toledo and got to spend some quality time with eachother. It's not very often all of us are able to get together considering some are coming from Milwaukee and San Diego. We had a blast and can't wait when we can all be together again.

The Family
My brother, Greg, is an amazing guitar player and he loves to entertain the kids with all kinds of music and fun sing alongs. I think Raegan and Paul IV could do this all day long. Thanks Greg for being such a sweet Uncle!

The "kid's table"

My grandpa Bob, Aunt Patti and Mom

AJ getting some loving from our niece Lyla. She's such a precious little girl!

Raegan and Paul IV, our nephew, reading together. It's so fun to see them hangout together.

Gotta get my loving in too!

Aunt Krista hanging out with Jordyn.