Winter Swimming

The boys got this floor puzzle for Christmas and had a really good time putting it together and then pretending to go swimming with the fishes.

Shannon and Kyle Griffith

Shannon and Kyle were married December 30th in the Nauvoo, IL Temple. Shannon had been living with us since February 2010 and it is strange to have her gone. The boys want to see her all the time and already love Uncle Kyle (though sometimes they call him Dan). Here are some pictures from the special day.



Shannon and Kyle



Eli took this picture, he was following the photography around trying to duplicate her shots.



The Lasleys on one windy day!



Our little family, plus my bump.




Windy?



The Lasley women

Christmas Movies

Christmas

Eli's big present for Christmas this year was a scooter. He loves riding around the basement with it.



Joshua got a balance bike. It is a very short bike, with no pedals. The point is for kids to learn how to balance on the bike, by lifting their feet, before they even have pedals. Then when they are bigger they can move to a regular bike and forgo the training wheels.



Eli reading the Christmas story with Oma (Grandma).



Eli gave Josh a microphone for Christmas.



Eli opening Connect 4



Playing Elefun, one of the new games we got this year.



Our little musician.

December Part 2

I spent my allowance to buy some sushi-making tools. We had to celebrate by having California rolls and miso soup for dinner.



Eli loves miso soup.



Cheese!



On our way down to Chillicothe we saw this house lit up from the highway. We had to drive by and see it. The picture doesn't do it justice. The front, both sides, and the back were all covered in Christmas decorations.



Joshua with Opa's (Grandpa)new dog, Honey.



Morgans siblings got together and purchased new shelves for Jim and Shari for Christmas for their food storage.



The White Elephant party started with a trick to make sure Shannon started.



When she opened her present she was surprised to find her engagement ring inside. Then she got to open another present, since that one was not available for stealing.



One of the treasures.



Jim and his 4 month old puppy.

December Part 1

We had a busy month, but here are some of the highlights.


Eli got to wear his Pajamas to school one day. They were studying nocturnal animals.



Joshua's funny face.



Happy Brothers



Getting ready to go outside.



Eli and Josh



Cold Joshua coming back in.



For about a week Josh only wanted to sleep in the chair in the boys bedroom. He would sleep there for nap-time and bed-time.



Ward Christmas Party - Eli in an elf hat.



Melissa in the elf hat.



Josh in the elf hat.



Morgan in the elf hat.



Morgan and Joshua



Primary kids



Eli, one of the angels.