We've Got A Birthday And A Wedding To Celebrate!

December 27 was an EXTRA special day for 2 dear friends of mine.  Sherri celebrated her birthday and Maddalena got married!

Jen, Sherri, and I chatted with Melissa on Skype in California

 The party crew!!!

 Lindsay, Camden, Harley, and Emma showing their Just Dance 2014 moves

 Ron, Zachary and Zane singing to the birthday girl

Even Zane can Eazyroll!

What a charming picture of Sherri and her boys!

More Just Dance 2014 fun

Kelli was representing the Italy Divas at Maddalena's wedding in Chicago.  We tested out our Skype connection as she was on her way to the church.

 

We hooked up the iPad to the living room TV so everyone could see.  Kelli got to the church just before Madds was getting ready to walk down the aisle so we got to see her!

Now this is a wedding crew!

 Something funny happened...

 Our view of the wedding

 Camden entertained Zachary with some jokes

 You may kiss the bride!

 Maddalena and Dave walking up the aisle

Merry Christmas 2013!

Getting home from Christmas Eve Mass after 10 p.m. didn't slow these excited kiddos down on Christmas morning. 

Here they are wide awake and ready to roll at 5:45

 Santa brought Emma the One Direction Movie

 The one thing Camden really wanted from Santa was a Rubix Cube

 A priceless reaction opening up some new Legos from Nana & Grandpa

Emma's excited about her Legos, too

 Capturing more happiness

 New Hawkeye gear from Babi and Pops

 Chris with his new Hayden Fry artwork

 Playing Rush Hour

 Trying out the new Spooner Uncle Tim and Aunt Lori sent

 Afternoon nap

 Lego building machines!!!

Christmas Eve 2013

On Christmas Eve morning, it was cookie baking central in our kitchen.  The kids were pretty independent making Granny's famous cut out spiced sugar cookies this year!

In the afternoon they frosted and decorated

While dinner was cooking, they read The Christmas Story

Dressed in our festive wear and ready for Mass

Can you see 2 cute little reflections?

Opening new pajamas

It was pretty late when we got home from Mass. Emma and Camden put on their new pajamas and set out the goodies for Santa and Rudolph.

Chris read The Night Before Christmas and then we tucked our little angles into bed!

Exploring the Amalfi Coast With Kori

Chris' old Camp Adventure buddy, Kori, came to visit for a few days.  We spent Sunday touring the Amalfi Coast.

Emma and Camden in Vietri

 Beautiful lunch stop in Amalfi Town

Amalfi Cathedral

 Nativity outside the cathedral

 First stop in Sorrento: gelato!

 Beautiful tree in the city center