Christmas with Grandma Brown

We had Christmas with Grandma Brown (Russ' mom) this weekend. We were supposed to go up on the Saturday after Christmas, but Sherrie was sick and we decided to wait.

As soon as we walked into Sherrie's house - London said "presents" and went directly over to the tree and started going through them.

It was a good weekend spending time in Garnett even though it was freezing cold - like 1 degree. Thanks for all the great gifts.

London got this cute little tea pot and below is some clothes

London was helping everyone open their gifts.

I made table runners for my mother-in-laws this year.

Keyton got a backgammon game

Whose child is this?

London's Beauty Parlor

First of all would you want your hair done by someone who wore their hair like this? This beautician looks like a banshee. She had pony tails in all day and we took them out before bedtime.

London decided to play beauty salon with Papa and Nana. Papa was the first one on the schedule for the day.

A little "fluffing" after the curlers came out.

Nana was the next victim.

. . . . and then it was London's turn. Amy - I think as you can see from this post, maybe London could teach you a few things?? or did she spent too much time at your house during the summer months. You thought she was just coming over to see the fish in the pond.

Christmas with the Lehmans

My parents came out over the New Year Holiday. London "helping" Nana with a Christmas gift.

London made these for the grandparents. This was a fun project. She enjoyed painting her hand and then decorating the trees. Since this project - she has asked almost everyday "paint my hand?"

Papa got folding chairs

London got a kitchen

A couple funny stories. Russ and I put the kitchen together a couple days before mom and dad came out. I covered it up with a blanket so she couldn't see what was under there. The next morning when Russ and London came down - London pointed to the blanket and asked "mommy hiding?" She thought I was under the blanket. We play this game quite often. Russ called me at work so she could talk with me and see that I wasn't under the blanket - that didn't convince her.

When she was playing "kitchen" with my mom - I noticed she seemed to cook everything in the microwave. Hmmm does that mean I cook too much in there? I do use my oven.

2010

Happy New Year!

Love - Russ and Jenn

Go Buckeyes! Russ and London getting ready for the Rose Bowl this afternoon.

For my cousin Shari and her husband, Joe (Ohio State Freak!) - They are at the Rose Bowl game today. I hope you have a GREAT time.

New Years Eve 2009

Adam and Dea graciously invited us to their house again for New Year's Eve. We had a good time eating, playing games and just talking. Thanks for opening your home again. It always seems to be fun times with this group. Good times - as Russ would say.

This is baby Lily and her beautiful mother

She was by far the prettiest lady at the party. Her first New Year's Eve party.

I just LOVE Jeff in the background!

Steven Baldwin made an appearance - Never thought that John looked like him till Jennifer said something about Barney.

Okay - below is what happens when you let your husband (or at least my husband, Russ) have the camera.

For Family

I was going through some pictures this afternoon and came across this one. It was taken at my nephew, Cody's graduation - maybe 6 years ago. The funny thing is Cody isn't even in it, but what made me laugh more is the expression on Russ, Leslie and Jay's faces. I just had to post it for family. Okay - back to my laundry and picture editing.