Monday, January 11, 2010

Welcome Skylar & Alysha!!!

Skylar Grace Van Dam
arrived on
December 29, 2009 at 12:58 PM
weight - 6 lbs. 10 ounces
length - 19 inches long
Alysha Joy Van Dam
arrived on
December 29, 2009 at 12:59 PM
weight - 6 lbs 9 ozs
length - 20 inches

Tuesday, December 29, 2009

38 Weeks

Black is a slimming color even at 38 weeks!!!

Saturday, December 26, 2009

Christmas Night with the De Vree's

Christmas night at 5:30 we celebrated Christmas with my family. It was suppose to be just appetizers to munch on, but of course Mom went above and beyond. We had a spiral ham, potatoes wedges with cheese and bacon, meatballs, baked beans, sausage balls, spinach & herb dip, a cheese dip, little weenies in BBQ sauce, and a couple of jello dishes. Scot and I definitely had no reason to be hungry on Christmas Day.
After dinner we opened gifts. Everyone seemed to be very happy with the gifts that they opened. Scot received a knife sharpening kit and a heater for his office in the barn.
I received a nice set of pajamas, a gift card to Younkers and shadow boxes for the twins bedroom.

Us kids got my dad an attachment for his weed whip.


Lee with his new hat.


Mom & Dad


Sarah showing off her new black jacket.


Eli getting his gift from Grandma.
Mom received a three crockpot system for when she entertains.
Eli showing off his Christmas bows. He is such a ham!!!
Amber received two bar stools.

The boys playing 3D Blokus

Me, Sarah, and Amber


Dad helping Eli with his new tractor equipment.

Christmas with the Van Dam's

Merry Christmas!!! Christmas morning Scot and I celebrated with his family. We had a wonderful brunch at 10:30. Mom and Scot were busy in the kitchen making made to order omelets. Omelet's were Scot's request to have on the menu. There was no way you could have left hungry. Along with the omelets the following items were available: monkey bread, blueberry french toast, spiral ham, twice baked potatoes, fresh fruit, jello, and rolls. We also had plenty of sweets to munch on during the day. After brunch we opened presents. It is always fun to watch the kids get so excited over their gifts. It is craziness once we get going!! Even though the twins are still not here they even received a few gifts as well. Uncle Brad, Aunt Holly, Mason & Colton got the twins a Bumbo and a tray for the bumbo. Grandma and Grandpa got the twins a soft Noah's ark book and two learning games. I received a very nice pajama set, a bracelet, a cooling pad for our laptop, and a gift bag filled with goodies for the kitchen. Scot received a hunting tent, a docking station for his office, and the movie, A Dog named Christmas.
Colton and Scot goofing around.

Mason, Dad, & Braden

Mom received a daily devotional from Scot and I. We got Mason the game Blokus. Not sure he knew what it was.
Braden loved getting legos this year!! Colton waiting for his dad to fix his pack back filled with cars. Jayce received the game, Scatterpillar Scramble. Tristan opening up one of his gifts. Heidi, Me, and Holly
Scot and I The Balder Family
After all the presents were opened the boys found spots at the table to put together their lego set and other toys that needed assembling. This kept them quiet for a long time.

Sunday, December 20, 2009

Our Christmas Visitors

Tonight Scot and I were suprised by a VERY CUTE Christmas visitor. Our nephew, Eli, and his mom stopped by to drop off Christmas cookies!
Only 5 more days till Christmas.....

Van Dam Christmas Party

Last night we celebrated Christmas with the Van Dam family at Uncle Dennis and Aunt Sharon's home. The party started at 5:00 with a nice dinner. After we were finished eating the kids opened their gifts.
After all the gifts were opened, the kids went into another room to watch a Christmas show. The adults tried to play the game Mafia for the first time. I didn't think the Van Dam men would be able to play without cheating. We were able to play two successful rounds and I to the best of my knowledge there was no cheating going on. We were able to end the night with another game, Four on a Couch. We played this game 3 times and it hard for me to type this, but the men won all three times. The women were out numbered!!!!

Friday, December 18, 2009

Friday Night with Friends

Tonight Scot and I had dinner at Crazy Horse with our friends, John and April Rogers. John & April came over to our house tonight to check out the nursery and then we went out for dinner. April is expecting as well and her due date is April 4. She is currently 25 weeks along.
Check out our profile shot.....yikes look at my belly!!!