New Toys

The last few days we have had a lot of fun playing with all of Taylor's new toys. I am still in the process of capturing photos, so be sure to check back, as I will update often. A big thanks to everyone for all the gifts. Taylor is really enjoying her new toys.

Taylor's first experience with Playdoh...and yes, she did try to eat it.

Hmm, this stuff is squishy.

Rolling it out...

Now it's on to the new paints that Santa put in her stocking...

Look Momma, paint all over my hands. I love the art smock Santa found.

Art desk from Papa...my girl LOVES to color.

She now has her very own desk that she is very proud of...

Mommy & Taylor trying out the new tent...

Taylor waiting patiently for the tent to be set up...

Christmas 2008

Another low key day. With a lot of snow on the ground and it was still falling, we spent the day inside, putting together a lot of toys, munching on goodies and keeping warm. There was a lot of fun to be had with all of Taylor's new toys. She was a bit overwhelmed and didn't know what to play with. It was a fun filled day for all and we hope everyone of you had a Merry Christmas!!!

Christmas Eve...I love this picture...

Christmas Morning...Santa made it despite all the snow...notice all the snow outside?

One of Taylor's new toys, courtesy of Grandma & Grandpa Hoisington!!

I hate to admit this, but we didn't capture anything on film. It is all on our video camera, so I don't have any snap shots of the day. BUMMER!!!

Christmas Eve 2008

Christmas Eve was very low key. Papa and Uncle Jason came up from Denver and we all just relaxed. We ate a spaghetti dinner and decorated gingerbread men cookies. It was a fun evening and everyone was ready for bed and anxious for Santa to make his grand appearance. When I told Taylor that Santa would be coming over she quickly said, "NO Santa, NO." I don't think she'll be saying that next year.

Christmas Eve 2008

Chris, Jason, Taylor and Papa decorating the gingerbread men.

Taylor didn't do a lot of decorating, but more eating of the candy.

A plate full of men!!!

Christmas Party @ The Bowling Alley

Chris' company always hosts a Christmas Party for the kids. This year it was at the local bowling alley. They had all you could eat pizza and pop, unlimited bowling, a visit from Santa and goody bags. Taylor had fun with her first experience at bowling. She often followed the ball down the isle, thus making her belt loops come in handy. Believe it or not, her very first time pushing the ball down the isle (with help from Mommy, of course) she got a strike!! NO JOKE!! We were all in hysterics...it was priceless and we wish we would have had the video camera on hand. It was a fun day for all the Gordon Composites kids.

The Days Leading Up To Christmas!!!

OK, so I am WAY behind on my postings. I have been having problems with my computer and camera, but as of tonight, we are up and running again. I will take you back a few weeks to update you on all the fun things we've done. The house was decorated and festive, we baked cookies and candy until we just couldn't take another batch and we enjoyed all the fun things that Christmas has to offer. Below are just a few pictures of Taylor posing...

A Christmas photo with her buddies Tigger and Pooh...

All dolled up and ready for family pictures...and sick of posing in front of the tree :-)

Lovin' the hat and Momma's boots!!!

HO!!! HO!!! HO!!!

It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas!!!

I am starting to lack in the posting department, so I will try and get things caught up today. Seems like we have been on the go for the past 2 or 3 weeks. We put up the tree a few weeks ago and Taylor had a ball. She proudly hung up her Elmo ornament...again and again and again! She loves playing with the ornaments and we have had to move the presents from underneath the tree to the bedroom. She hasn't tried opening them, but she has gotten the shaking thing down pat. She is still too young to really understand what is going on, but she can sure tell it's something special. Chris and I hung lights on the house and she looks out the windows every night and tells us all about the pretty lights and her Christmas tree. She has found that the snow globe we bought her plays music, again and again and again and loves the carry around Santa's bells. It sure is noisy and festive in our home, but we wouldn't have it any other way. We are so excited for Christmas this year... to see Taylor's excitement and joy will be worth all the anticipation and the wait...next year will be even better.

Taylor sporting her Christmas headband....on top of her wish list this year...some hair!

Decorating the tree...

Checking out her Elmo ornament...

Almost done...

Rest In Peace, Yukon

Last Tuesday, 12/02/08, we had to make a tough decision about Yukon. He had taken a turn for the worse, wouldn't eat or drink and would hardly move, so Chris decided it was time to put Yuk down. It was a very hard thing for everyone involved. We were able to be with him as he left us and we are trying to find peace in knowing that he is out of pain and is in a better place. We sure miss him. So, everyone who has an animal, give them a big hug and enjoy everyday you have with them. We miss you, Yukon!!!