First things first, Happy Birthday, Kerstin! On December 13th, Kerstin turned 17! She celebrated her birthday in 3 parts:
First, she opened gifts from her family
Then, we took her out to a nice dinner with her friend, Karin (also an exchange student from Germany...but they didn't know each other before arriving here).
And finally, while we were in Dallas for my granddad's funeral, we celebrated all December birthdays! Somehow, I managed to not get a picture of Elizabeth....Happy
23rd Birthday, Elizabeth!
And now for an Anna Claire update....
The other night, Brad and Anna Claire were watching ESPN, a favorite hobby for both parties (sidenote: sometimes Anna Claire will go to the tv, turn it on, and say, "I watch football, Mommy!"...well, right.), and the Heisman Trophy presentation was on. Brad was thrilled to see Sam Bradford win, and so, he took it upon himself to teach his daughter how to do "The Heisman"....football in hand and all. This picture does not do the "pose" justice, so when you see her in person, just ask her about it!
We had our church Christmas dinner last Sunday night, and while most ladies were taking off their shoes while cleaning up after the meal, Anna Claire was trying them all on!
While in Dallas, the whole family loaded up and ran to Willow Bend Mall. Anna Claire convinced Gigi that she "needed" a soft pretzel, and once Gigi gave in, Anna Claire proceeded to walk through the mall with a huge piece of pretzel hanging out of her mouth - so attractive.
It was freezing in Dallas, and Anna Claire doesn't own a pair of gloves. Papa Bear was kind enough to share his with her!
And here's my parting picture.....Today was "Mix and Match" day at Anna Claire's school - the kids were to wear clothes that didn't match. Anna Claire's outfit consisted of purple sweatpants, a Pampa shirt (green and gold), and a bright pink bow! Before going to school, I asked her to stand in front of the Christmas tree so that I could take her picture. Here is the result of said request:
Can't you just hear her saying "Cheeeeeeeese" in the above picture? *grin*
2 comments:
Kerstin's birthday is the same as my daughter Brooke's -- another Santa Lucia girl! Do tell what is that giant thing Kerstin's holding up? I tried to figure it out & couldn't. I love all the pictures! Hugs, Sally
Hi Sally-
Kerstin is holding a ridiculously large scrapbooking kit that my family found for her (at Costco, I think!) It has everything you could possibly need to make a scrapbook, including 2 scrapbooks! She's super crafty, so she was thrilled with this gift! Merry Christmas!
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