Happy Holidays!

It has been very busy around the Liezen household this Christmas season. It started a couple of weeks ago with Andrew's preschool play and his role as the donkey. The following week was his Sunday school play, "Angels Aware." We were so proud of all of our angel cousins! Jacob, Nick, Hannah and Andrew did a wonderful job! Andrew had a case of the yawns while on stage, but managed to sing a few lines too!

On Sunday we had another fun Christmas celebration with the Williams' family. Uncle Scott (dressed as Santa) took us out on the trailer to go caroling around the neighborhood. It was very, very wet with freezing rain, but we had a good time and many laughs. It's those kind of family moments that make for great stories and memories.

Christmas Eve was spent with the Heimbigner clan. Abigail had a beautiful Christmas dress and looked quite precious. She had lots of help opening presents from her cousins and brother and slept through most of church. When we got home, Andrew had to prepare the plate of cookies and oranges for Santa. When he awoke on Christmas morning, he was excited that Santa had delivered a new kitty (stuffed friend), but was concerned that Santa didn't put anything in mommy and daddy's stockings! Oops!

Christmas day and night brought lots of new snow. Andrew had fun making snow angels and eating fresh snow, and Abby was all smiles when she got to join in a little outdoor fun.

Abigail has officially outgrown her bath time in the kitchen sink. She has discovered the joy of kicking and splashing water. Her other new fascination is her tongue. She has figured out that she can make some pretty funny noises and lots of bubbles!

Holidays and Fun

Thanksgiving Time...

We spent Thanksgiving in Gresham, Oregon at Olivia's house. All of Joy's siblings were there along with all of the cousins except one. It was quite the crowd and a lot of fun!

We had blue sky and sunshine while in Oregon, but the wind never stopped blowing. It didn't stop Grandma Joy, Aunt Ruth, Andrew and I from walking in the woods. Andrew was busy finding the perfect hiking stick!

We left Oregon at noon, arrived home around 5:30, dropped the kids off for a sleepover at grandma and grandpa Heimbigner's house (Abigail's first night away from mommy and daddy) and went to a cocktail party at Megan and Aaron Baltzell's place. It was fun getting all dressed up and having a night out with all of our good friends.

Santa and Santa's helper visit all of the kids....

Three ladies that I teach with and all of our families gathered last Friday to get a special visit from Santa. It always surprises me how calm the kids stay, but how you can see the excitement and wonder on their faces.

Snow in Spokane...

Even though it is all melted now, we had some snow over the weekend. Andrew had fun shoveling, making footprints and sledding!

Abby's New Tricks...

Abigail is getting so much stronger and enjoys belly time for longer periods. She loves to hold her head up and look around. We couldn't resist getting some naked shots the other night. Her little cheeks (both sets) are so cute! Abigail is still sucking her thumb and even when she was playing with her rattle, she was able to find that thumb and go to sleep.