Painting

Sorry, I haven't posted in awhile. We had our house painted after Christmas. We finally took down the original paneling from the living room and kitchen. The rooms look great, but I haven't taken too many pictures, because I'm still trying to decorate it. Because, having it painted led to getting new couches, which then led to getting a new entertainment center that only holds a flat screen TV, which then led to new decor in the living room. It only took us FOUR trips to the hardware store to get the TV attached to the entertainment center.

Pictures to come soon.....

Rylee's grace

Rylee's swelling has gone down, but now her bruise is yellow and the swelling and bruising has spread to around her eyes. (It reminds me a lot of her Aunt Kristen's broken nose.)

She says it doesn't hurt, but it just looks like it does. I don't worry about the call from CPS though, because anyone who knows Rylee, knows that she is CLUMSY!!

God's Grace

God knows what he is doing. As Rylee gets older, we understand why God led us to give her the middle name Grace....she needs all she can get.

This is Rylee's bruise from running into Pop's lawnmower while trying to learn to ride her bike.
And this lovely little bruise, is from her falling off the arm of the couch onto the laminate floor head first. And yes, that is a HUGE goose egg sticking out on her forehead.

Christmas with the Young's

Sunday, we went to church with Brad's parents. Johnny sings on the praise team, and we aren't allowed to sit where he can see us. I think, he is afraid we would try to mess him up. Here are the girls after church.

I think I got dizzier than Reese and Rylee.

Opening presents with the family.

Great Aunt Shirley gave the girls really cool Christmas night lights that will be staying all year round.


Brian and Judie gave Shirley a neat cross with beads on it. We all wanted one after seeing hers.

Finally Pop got to bring in the bikes, now all the bike accessories started to make sense to Rylee.

Uncle Ben got a present too.

Christmas at the White's

After the family left on Saturday we opened presents from my family. We couldn't get the kids on the same couch at the same time...but 3 is really close to 4.

Reese really enjoyed ripping off the paper this year.
Rylee really didn't know that her Gran and Pop were getting her a bicycle, but she thought the pricess helmet was cool. Thanks, Aunt Jenn.
Jenna got some cool shirts...every child's favorite Christmas gift....sorry, that is what your mom told us to get you.
Jackson opening his cool shirts.Date night, alright!!

White's 40th Wedding Anniversary

Sunday the 23rd, was mom and dad's 40th wedding anniversary. We got a cake to celebrate with everyone on Saturday.

Buse Family Christmas

Every year on the Saturday before Christmas we have the Buse family Christmas. Here are a few pictures from Saturday. We missed the ones that weren't able to make it. Tim and Holly we will forgive because their newest addition to their family is just so cute. Congratulations!

Brad and Dee Ann
Jason and Jennifer
my dad's cousin Earla
the Buse crew: Clinton, Maurine, Carolyn, Judy, Gladys, Ed, and L.D.
my dad's uncle and aunt, L.D. and Maurine
my dad's sister and her husband, Ed and Gladys
mom and dad, Larry and Joy