NEW YEARS 2016!!

I can't really complain about 2015. Ricky changed jobs. At the time we did not see it, but it was a blessing. Especially since the oil prices have dropped tremendously. We had a great family summer vacation. The kids are doing great in school. I'm looking forward to experiencing what 2016 has to offer.
I'm not really making any resolutions. I already have everything that is important to me. I have an amazing husband that I love to pieces, 3 beautiful energetic crazy kids that make life fun and exciting, great friends/family, and the most important thing is we have our health,  My heart is full. Anything else is just extra blessings in my life.

We spent the 1st 1/2 of NYE popping fireworks with out neighbors. After a couple hours we continued to celebrate with the Martins. It was a night of great friends and fun.

Roman candle (makes me so nervous)

getting ready

he is ready to ring in 2016

It's going to be a great year!! How could it not, when you start with "bubbly" (juice) and chocolate?

He cracks me up. He sat down to watch the fireworks, but made sure that he had his drink right by him. 

Watching fireworks. They are way up there

His 1st sparkler. 

CHRISTMAS 2015

For unto us a savior is born.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JESUS!!

This was a very low key and quiet Christmas. We started out celebrating on Christmas Eve. We went to Windwood for the family service. Hana and Ricky were in a play. Ricky was a reporter and Hana was a few things. Surfer, volleyball player and Mary. It was a play about Christmas around the world. The whole AIM team did a wonderful job.
After the play we went to my sisters to have our traditional Czech dinner. Fried catfish and potato salad. Made by my dad. It was so good. After a few presents were opened. Ricky received his laptop, itunes gift card and A&F shirt. Hana received a scooter toy set for her doll and another lego set. Vincent Dusty airplane. Big Ricky a watch he has been wanting. After a night of great family time we headed home to await Santa.
On Christmas day the kids awoke to a lot of gifts under the tree. I stuck with my breakfast tradition and made a yummy casserole. Later that day my parents came to visit. Oh,!! My great gift was an anniversary ring. I love it!!! I must have been really good this year. My greatest gift is my family and able to spend this special day with people I love the most.

My bookworm. While, Vincent is trying to figure out what goodies are in the trash =(

baking cookies

Hana's school art

Hana's school ornament. The eyes are her finger print. 

Christmas play. ( I just have to say this bc it is really bothering me. I was asked to put Hana in black leggings and beach type shirt. To this day, I regret not putting her in her Christmas dress. )

Liam's reaction to his taste of sprite (1st carbonated drink) ever!!

Vincent asked for a helicopter. 

Allied's Christmas party.