Dallas Stars Autographs

Darren & Aidan went to watch the Stars practice and then waited afterwards for autographs. Aidan enjoyed getting to see the players close up and he is very proud of all the signatures he got.

And the signature of a future player?

Happy New Year 2011!

We rang in the new year with some friends this year. Actually, we were all asleep well before midnight but we thought we would try to trick the kids with an earlier celebration about 8pm. About one minute into watching the ball drop from 2010 online, Aidan asked, "Hey, why does it say 2009?" That kid is getting too smart to fool anymore. We still blew horns and toasted with apple juice then called it a night. Happy New Year!

Christmas

Christmas gets better and better every year as the kids get older. Aidan was really into it this year and even Kiersten was unwrapping like a pro by the end of the day. It is so much fun to watch the joy on their faces.

The family on Christmas Eve. The finished tree.
Aidan checking out his stocking.

And even by the end of the season, Kiersten has still not warmed up to Santa. Maybe next year?

Cowboy Stadium Tour

Despite not liking anything 'Cowboys' related, we were excited to have the chance to tour the new stadium. It was cool to see the suites, locker rooms and to be able to run around on the field.

The field was ready for the cotton bowl.

More Christmas Fun

The week before Christmas break Aidan came home from school looking like Rudolph. Then he put together his own float for the Christmas parade.

Our church had a party with a live nativity. Big surprise that we could not get Kiersten away from the animals.

Dear Santa, I want Legos. Love, Aidan Abrams

Chopping down the Christmas Tree

We went again this year to the tree farm to chop down our own tree. It took us awhile but we finally found one that we all liked.

The tree at home.

Ice!

We went to the ICE! show at the Gaylord. The kids enjoyed the Snoopy themed ice sculptures and Aidan loved the ice slide. We also got to wear some super cool parkas since it was only 9 degrees inside.

Then over to Bass Pro Shop for some more Christmas fun.

Kiersten was not a fan of Santa.