Neslen Christmas Nativity 12/27/08

Neslen sledding day 12/27/08

Katybug(:
Sam and Erik ready to race Nick and Tyson!
Just mom and me!
"Who takes the child by the hand takes the mother by the heart" -Danish Proverb

Sledding with the Neslens

Meg getting ready to go down the hill at Churchill.
Grandpa Parputt, Joshie, Aunt Amy and Kate.

Kate getting ready to go down the hill all by herself!
Look what Sammy found hanging off of Grandma's house!

Christmas at the Johnsons

Grandma Patsy
Meg and Gracie
Sam and Sophie
Kate's new Curious George
Kate and Ruthie

Christmas

Daddy reading a Christmas story on Christmas Eve.
Who is having more fun with Sammy's new slot cars?Meg's fancy new soccer club shirt.  She spent the day taking videos & pictures with her new camera.

Kate's new baby.

After opening presents & enjoying ourselves we packed the car and drove out to Utah.  It took us 18 hours in a terrible snow storm.  After Beaver, Utah we were the first car making new tracks on the interstate!  We left around 11:30am & arrived at 5:30am.  It was miserable, but the kids were wonderful!

Nutcracker 2008

This year we went to the Nutcracker with Aunt Dyan in San Francisco.  This was Sammy's first time and he did great!  He has been wanting to go for years because Meg always gets to go without him.  They had changed the costumes a great deal from the last time we saw it in the city.  It seemed to have a more earthy/natural feel to it, whereas last time everything was candy and bright and bold.  I think I enjoyed the candy flavor more.  We had a great time!

Meeting Santa

Meeting Santa on a December Morning.  Kate didn't think much of him and refused to get her picture taken.

Decorating the Christmas tree 2008

Meg, Sam & Kate decorated the Christmas tree without much help from mom.

Sam on the playground

Sammy playing on the school playground, showing off his strong arms.