The Hulshofs: Merry New Year!!

We had a great Christmas and New Year's this year but it feels like it's lasted forever!! Owen got lots of great presents, spent time with the family and saw tons of friends. These pictures are somewhat out of order but someone is still recovering from New Year's Eve...

Owen's school put on a Christmas program and there was much discussion all month as to if he would actually participate. Since he's been little, he has REFUSED to sing in school or in front of anyone. So the dilemma was that the program was a musical one where they each had to say a line. BUT, he ended up singing (though not signing) and said his line. His performance may not have been the most enthusiastic but we were proud of him anyways!

After the program, Owen got to sit with Santa and tell him what he wanted for Christmas. But Owen says that since he can't be the real one, why should he bother to tell him what he wants. Rainbow his magic elf does that job :)

On Christmas Eve, the Hulshofs came over to open presents and eat tamales. We all do a gift exchange and everyone got great gifts. Owen of course doesn't participate in the exchange so he can maximize his gifts.

Christmas morning was low key at our house and thankfully Owen didn't get up to early this year.

Owen and Bryan were VERY excited about the Star Wars game for the Wii.

The McAfee/Rodrigue/Hulshof family photo

Adam celebrated his birthday on the 27th and Owen wanted to make him a kitty litter cake. Somehow we got outvoted.

One of Owen's favorite gifts was his new Webkinz who he decided to give a bath to in Kayla's new American Girl tub.

I think Cam may have liked his Bionicle..

The kids had a sleepover at Mimi and Popi's house and got to open their stockings.

The Weinlands came over and it was madness!!!! Owen said he didn't realize it could be so loud but that's pretty much the way it goes with them. We were only missing Rick, Jen and their girls but are looking forward to meeting the twins!

Popi and Owen playing dinosaurs with Skippy John Jones the cat.

Mom, Leigh and I in our sweatshirts that Popi got a good deal on and so all of the ladies got one. If you want to hear about it, he'll be more than happy to tell the story again.

Mimi and Popi at Christmas dinner.

Leigh and Adam at Christmas dinner.

The Hulshofs at Christmas dinner.

Leigh opening gifts.

We went skating again, this time with the cousins, and Owen did really well without the walker this time.

We went to Dallas for New Year's and had such a good time seeing friends that we don't get to see as much. It was non-stop fun for Owen but he was exhausted this afternoon.