It's been a good break!

It has been nice to have a break from work! The kids have slept in for me in the mornings a bit. We were able to catch up with a friend for a play date. The not so fun part is taking the Christmas tree down and trying to fit it into the teeny tiny box it came with. Thank goodness for Bruce and getting it to fit. Another cousin was born over our break as well. Bruce's youngest sister Mckenzie had a baby girl on December 27th. Her name is Oakley April and we can't wait to meet her. Last, but not least I was able to catch these beautiful smiles at the dinner table and had to share with you all.

I Think He Likes It!

Raleigh's first "Baby Mum Mum". They are Rice Rusks, or dissolvable crackers.

Dear Santa

Delanie and I sat down to write her letter to Santa. It was pretty priceless. I enjoyed it so much I thought I would share it. She spoke while I wrote the letter. Keep in mind I made her sentences for her.

Dear Santa,
I would like a purple dress for Christmas. I want a candy cane too. I have been a little naughty since Raleigh's been here. This week I have been trying to be a good girl. My mom has noticed that I have been trying. I would also like a princess Belle doll I almost forgot. If you could bring my poppa Steve some chocolate and some chapstick that would be nice. Please bring my bear Sassy a tutu. My uncle Doug gave me Sassy. Uncle Doug is a boy, he can't have a tutu, but Sassy can. Bring my grandma Kim a tutu. I love you Santa.
Love, Delanie (age 3)

Visiting Santa

We stood in line for over an hour to see Santa for two minutes. However it was worth it. Delanie went right up to him and climbed up on his lap. Raleigh was playing with his suit and smiling and laughing at Santa. Santa must have thought Raleigh was cute because half the pictures we got Santa was staring at Raleigh instead of looking at the camera:)

Thanksgiving Day Family Fun!

Thanksgiving Day was beautiful and we went outside to play. Bruce turned in to a "play system" monster and chased Delanie.

Happy Holidays from the Slabas!

With Delanie being sick and then Raleigh I was starting to wonder if we were going to get pictures done for Christmas cards this year. So I got our cards ordered before we got these pictures taken. I wanted to share a couple because between myself and Grandma George I thought we got some pretty good photos!