Kakabeeke Christmas

Conley got an art easel and supplies from mommy and daddy this year.



Grandpa, Conley and Jack pose for a nice picture before we open gifts.



I just love those smiling faces!




"What's next?"



Looks good! Thanks Dangie!

"What is this?" After Mike realized it was a kit to make hand prints, he said "Cool!"

Jack dove right into the cookie jar! Sadly, there were no cookies.

"This Christmas thing is pretty neat!"

Fran got a Keuring one cup coffee maker from Dangie and crew. I must say, I was a bit envious of this one!

Van Tol Christmas

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

CHRISTMAS PROGRAM

Conley's first Christmas program! On December 13, Conley participated in our church Christmas program. She was an angel and learned lots of songs for the program. She didn't keep the halo on for the program. She kept telling the leaders "I don't want to be an angel. I just want to be Conley." They compromised with her and let her ditch the halo!

BLITZEN BASH
We had our Van Tol Christmas party on December 20. It was the same day of the Blitzen Bash, so a few of us went to check it out. (A family a few miles from my home raise reindeer and hold this bash each year at their farm.)

Annie, Emily, Ana, Josie and Nathan with Blitzen and Santa. Conley gave Santa a nice hug.

Conley and one of the baby reindeer. Emily with a huge reindeer antler.

Nathan took a horse ride. All the girls with Blitzen.

PRESENT TIME

Kylie read the story this year. She did an AWESOME job! Everyone was once again spoiled by Grandma and Grandpa.

Halloween Fun

Conley dressed up as Stephanie from Lazy Town for Halloween this year. We took her to church for the Trick or Trunk event. She had a great time. A few months ago, Conley decided to go as Stephanie for Halloween. I was shocked that she remembered trick or treat from last year and then amazed when she stuck with her choice of going as Stephanie.

I spent some time using a curling iron to make the wig look nice. She looks so great in it!

Conley was more interested in her sucker than getting through the straw maze!

Family Gathering

Rub a Dub Dub, Five Babes in a Tub


Ain't that the sweetest thing?



Grandma and her two grand daughters

Maybe I should be wearing pink?

Making cookies was fun, but really messy.

Claire just loved the icing and sprinkles

It's a chocolate mustache!

Grandma and her six grandchildren.

Hudson, Conley and Joy went down the shark slide. FUN!

Why is the water fountain so fascinating?

Jack and Tucker playing with the barn.

The Birthday Party/Photo Session

On Sunday, October 4, we celebrated Conleys' birthday with family.

Grandma Fran and Grandpa Tom made a cute photo book showing how much she's changed in the last year.

Aunt Di and Uncle Steve get lots of laughs when they hang out with Conley.

Conley made all the choices for her cake. She chose a marble cake with bavarian creme, chocolate frosting and a picture of Stephanie from Lazy Town. (Watch for Conley in a Stephanie costume in an upcoming blog.)

Wow! Three candles!

I did it!

SEARS PHOTO SESSION 10/09/09

Conley is 3!

Conley was awakened by her excited and impatient mother on Friday morning. She opened her first gift and then Grandma Dollie came over to watch her for a few hours. In the afternoon, Conley, Mommy, Grandma Fran and Grandma Dollie all went to Build a Bear.

Grandma Fran helps Conley choose an animal. Conley chooses a panda bear.


Conley uses her foot to push the pedal. This helps stuff her panda bear.



Now it's time to make a wish before the heart is put in her bear.

Yeah! My panda is all stuffed! Now it's time to brush her and fluff her.

Mommy made a birth certificate for her. Conley named her Cupcake and then promptly began calling her Pandy.

She picked out a t-shirt and skirt for Pandy.

A great time was had by all.