Christmas Eve 2006

We always spend Christmas Eve at my mom's house for a light dinner, tons of desserts, singing Christmas songs & carols, and then we all take turns reading a portion of the Christmas story. My dad always designs the Christmas story from the prophecies of the Old Testament to the actual happenings of the New Testament.

Bruce, Aleah & Autumn eating their dinner at their special little table.

Pics of the kiddos "singing" carols.



Bruce and his Uncle Caleb!! luv u!

Thanksgiving 2006

We spent Thanksgiving Day at the nursing home where my mom's dad is. They have a great activity room that we took over for the afternoon. It was lots of eating, laughter, entertainment, and fun. Aleah put on her first concert. They had a piano that her Grandma Amstutz played while she serenaded us with her songs on the microphone. It was her first experience with the microphone and to say the least, she loved it!!

The Jump Family



The Wilson Family



The Allen Family

October 2006

In October, Mom, Aleah, Bruce and I went to Fox Island to have a picnic and do some nature walking. The mosquitos were pretty icky so we didn't take too long of a walk. It was a beautiful and fun day together. This pic is from the nature center. Each step is made with a different kind of lumber.

August 2006

Bruce only knows how to take one bite, not take bites. Also, Bruce loves to play hide and seek. Here he is taking his turn to count.


Daddy's little helper. When the mower is out and on, Bruce has to help push or walk behind it. Very cute, but annoying when you're trying to get the grass cut.



On August 16, our first nephew/cousin was born to Scott's brother, Jeff and his wife, Sara.


A new family...Jeff, Sara, & Charlie.


A visit from Uncle Scott, Aunt Rachel, and Cousins, Aleah & Bruce.


Scott & Jeff's parents were visiting to.


August was a great time to have a tea party since preschool was starting soon. Annalise, Katie, and Allison came to visit.




For some reason, the kiddies love to climb under the table and on the chairs to get stuck. Then they call on "someone" to come rescue them.


Watching a movie.



Aleah enjoys girly things, like brushing her hair!!


Bruce's first time on a big boy bed. That was also the last time, so far.