Christmas and Christmas Eve 12/24/09

Kara was so much joy this Christmas. She was amazed and excited about everything. She loved all the Christmas lights and watching all of the tradional Christmas shows on TV.(still watching in January)We started our Happy Birthday to Jesus tradition last year when Kara picked out a donut vs. a cake. I didn't plan very well thinking something would be opened Christmas Eve after Church. Well,I was wrong from Krogers,Giant Eagle,Dunkin Donuts,and Tim Horton's were all CLOSED. Tim was thinking just go home,no big deal we can find something at home. I insisted a tradition is tradition so we found donuts at the BP down the street. I will buy them the day before next year.

Baking Christmas Cookies 12/09

Kara's first time making cookies from start to finish. I always knew Tim had more patience than I except baking cookies with Kara. Tim is a very precise direction,instruction type person. Whatever the box says then their is NO deviating from the recipe or instructions. Unless,of course your baking with Kara and she decides how much goes in the bowl,the floor,the countertop,on herself,etc. I guess Kara and I are on our own for the next batch.

Kara's 3rd birthday

We all had a such a great time for Kara's birthday weekend. Started Friday night going to CocoKey Resort and swimming and spending the night. Some of our friends joined us for Spider Man cupcakes(yes,Spider Man,she wanted Princess and Spider Man)and swimming. Saturday we relaxed at home and celebrated with just us. Sunday,celebrated with family at our house. Monday at the Snowflake Castle with friends. Whew,Kara had so much fun but she didn't like the rule that you have to open the card before the present. Thankfully,by Sunday she got it down!!

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Go Bucks!!!! Smell the Roses 11/21/09

Our traditional gathering for the OSU beat Michigan Party is always a great time. Especially if OSU wins which we did!!! The "Lynn's" (we all have the middle name Lynn including now our daughters Jessica and Kara)Had a great time just hanging out watching the kids play and eating of course.

Halloween 2009

Kara made up her mind months ago she wanted to be Spider Man for Halloween. So she let me put a red skirt over her costume and she wanted her beads. So, I guess that now makes her Spider Girl. She was also a cat for Westerville's festivities and tells people she was Spider Man and a Cat. She had a so much fun going with her cousin Kennedy this year.

Fall Festivities Oct. 27,09

Kara had more fun carving a pumpkin this year than last year. She actually liked getting her hands inside and taking out the seeds. She kept saying, "ooohh, this is cool"