The Holidays are Over

Well, the Christmas decorations are down. The trees were packed away tonight. The new toys are all organized. The old toys are packed away. The kids are getting back on somewhat of a schedule. Below is how Mallory feels after all the holiday hustle and bustle. Hope you had a wonderful Christmas season. We did! She fell asleep standing up last night!!

Family Fun at Christmas

We have had a wonderful week with family and friends. Here are some pictures. Luke playing with one of the many toys from Grandma, Grandpa, and Uncle Keith.
Our living room was much too small for Christmas morning.

Christmas Eve- They look so grown up. Check out Luke's shoes with his spiffy outfit. I realized he doesn't have any dress shoes that fit right before we had to leave.

Opening a gift from Mike and Selena Rossetti.

Visiting at Grandma and Grandpa Schrader's.

Grandma and Grandpa Wolfarth and all the majority of their grandkids.

Brooke, Luke and Peyton

Brooke, Luke, Peyton, and Mallory

Dinner at Uncle Buzzy and Aunt Diane's. Luke, Olly, Mallory, Sean, Toby, and Wyley.

Skating Wannabees

We tried to venture into a realm we maybe shouldn't have. We tried our feet at ice skating. Fun, right? Definitely. We all have bumps and bruises to prove the fun. Luke, Peyton, Brooke, Caitlyn, and Jimmy all had fun. Craig even gave it a go and so did Grandpa Wolfarth and Alison. All in all we had a very fun time, but we decided we'll wait until the kids are at least 8 before we go again. Luke did not want to give his skates back. He didn't quite understand the concept of renting, especially when he saw all the 'professional' skaters leaving with their own skates. Now he's asking for a pair for Christmas.
All the kiddos and Grandpa getting ready to skate.


Grandma Peggy manned the little one and the hot chocolate. She was the smart one!

I'm a big girl now!

Mallory has made the next step towards independence. She probably should just get her own apartment to go with her new bed!! Craig put together a toddler bed that came from a friend in Georgia tonight. (Thanks Molly!). It is so cute and Mallory seems to like it so far. We'll see if she makes it through the night. If she does, we'll sadly, but happily, take the crib down tomorrow.

Our little girl is growing up!!

Here Comes Santa Claus

We are preparing for Christmas here in the Stutzman house. Grandpa and Grandma Wolfarth have arrived and will be here for a week. Luke and Mallory worked a few evenings on their ornaments. We made some fun treats and have made multiple trips to see Santa. This picture is from this morning at the Holiday Shop. This was actually the only time we could get Mallory close enough to sit her on Santa's lap. The other times, she wouldn't even get close.
Luke and Everett Brooks at their babysitter's house.

Luke loves Santa! This is Santa aka Craig Brooks at Luke's babysitter's house. Last year Luke wouldn't get close without screaming. This year, he just runs right up to Santa.

Luke painting his Christmas ornaments.

Mallory eating the paint bottle while mommy paints her ornaments.

Speechless

No words can describe this.

Little Helpers

Luke and Mal have been wonderful little helpers lately. Here they are in action. Mallory...helping me write some checks.
Luke...feeding Mallory her applesauce.