Traditions

Ever since Tyler was 2 years old we started a tradition to have our picture taken with the grandkids at Christmas time. The first year was just Tyler and Gramma, but the following year Grampa joined us and we have made this an annual tradition. 20042005

2006 2007

Look how we all have changed over the years. 2008 Here Gracie is wearing a jumper that I made her from one of her Great Grandma Katherine's skirts that I was given after she passed away so it is very very special.

We usually go to Sears to have our pictures taken and then head off to Steak 'n Shake for dinner. Gracie was POSITIVE that she was NOT going to have her picture taken, but we got there without a scene. Once we were in the room the photographer did such a good job that Gracie wanted to keep posing and both kids did EXACTLY what was asked of them. I cannot wait for Dec 21st so I can pick them up.

Normally we go on the first Saturday of December, but this year Dale's brother, Phil, was visiting from Alabama on that weekend, and since time is pretty precious when he arrives we just cancel everything else. This year the only date we could fit in was last night. So here we are all dressed up to go, and I forget to snap a picture. Guess you will have wait just like me to see this years photo.

After dinner at Steak 'n Shake we "normally" come back to Gramma's and do some Christmas baking in the kitchen, but since this is NOT a normal year and BECAUSE it is a school night we divided up our fun and the kids each decorated a Rice Krispy Treat Christmas Tree using both regular and mini M&M's (my personal favorite) with a yellow Spree Candy for the star.

The kids really had fun decorating their Christmas trees and I must admit - more M&M's ended up on the tree instead of their tummy.