Christmas!

Merry Christmas from us to you!

Our pictures depict the fun day we had as a family with gifts and stockings. But above all we hope that you had a chance to celebrate Jesus, grace and the gift we all have been given!

Here is what we focused on this Season in our home...

For to us a child is born,

to us a son is given,

and the government will be on his shoulders.

And he will be called

Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,

Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
(Isaiah 9:6)

Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise -- the fruit of lips that confess his name. And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. (Hebrews 13:15-16)

With Love,

Steve, Rachael, Keller & Charlotte

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Stocking Time!

Trains!

Yes, I look GREAT in pink!

MORE TRAINS!!!

Animals!

Puzzles!

Charlotte would like to help open...everything!

Charlotte (Age 1), Rachael, Steve and Keller (Age 3)

Winter...Holiday Prep

November and December have come and gone so quickly. We can't believe it is almost 2011! This winter has been particularly fun because Keller is into snow, helping decorate and all things Christmas!

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Baby It's Cold Outside...

Bundled Up

But not to cold for Keller...

First Snowman of the Year

Keller also enjoyed cookie decorating...or eating...

We also solidified some holiday traditions...

Dad took the kids to see Santa...

We had holiday family movie night every Friday...

We read the Christmas Story every night in December...

Keller put together the advent calendar and got to put it on his bedroom door..

Dad got some help in putting up the stockings...

And everyone got to trim the tree...

October...Fall Time and Halloween!

October is a fun month in Chicago. We went to the city pumpkin patch, the country pumpkin patch and dressed up as monkey's for Halloween with our friends from church! Enjoy!

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Gobbert's Pumpkin Patch

Why safely walk when you can unsafely jump?

At least they are sitting nicely together!

Ah yes, who doesn't want to relax among the pumpkins!

ROOOOOAAARRRRR....

Mom, Keller and Charlotte...the city almost looks like the country!

Look at me...climbing again!

Charlotte and Tyler...Checking out the cotton candy!

They even had a petting zoo!

I think this pumpkin in just my size!

Steve's Family

We also got a chance to see Steve's family a couple times. Here are some from the big visit this fall!

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Keller, Great Grandma Joy, Charlotte and Cousin Kolten.

Playing at the train table!

Grandma Judd, The Boys, The Bikes!

Great Grandma Gathman and Charlotte!

Passing out after a long day of playing!

Rachael's Family...

This Summer the kids did get to see both families...Here the kids are with Rachael's family!

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Great Aunt Lisa came to visit and we hit up the Farmer's Market!

Great Grandma Coyle explaining to Keller and Claire how to maintain a car.

Steve getting some cuddle time with our new niece Reese.

Me with my grandparents. I am so lucky to have them around.

Keller and Charlotte with Great Grandpa and Grandma Coyle.

Brooklyn, Great Grandpa Coyle, Reese, Great Grandma Coyle, Charlotte, Keller and Claire.

Grandma Boggs, Keller and Charlotte!

Keller putting on the CHEESE face!

Charlotte...being Charlotte!

Papaw Keith, Grandma Boggs and Keller...very entertained after a long day!

More Catching Up...

Now...it appears that I have more pictures of Charlotte than Keller. The reason being that Keller is 3 yrs old and right now he thinks that running away from the camera is his best bet!

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What happens when you give a 1 yr old an ice cream cone?

Very serious about cooking...very!

Look mom! I CAN do it without out help!
(Don't worry, I was supervising!)

Working on talking...this one is "Hi"

And this is what I get when I say "Smile"