Everybody Was Kung Fu Fighting

When we had the family all here for Ryan's graduation, we were sadly out of AAA batteries for all of our Nicholas standby toys.  Worst Aunt ever, I know.  Either way, Ryan came through again and let the kiddos play with the Kung Fu game on the PS Move.  This game is so funny.  The camera senses your movements and you just kick box.  We may have broken a toe and playing this game and Goodness knows the amount of sweat that has gone into killing the ninjas in this game.   And Jillian and Nichols liked it too!

No More Daddy School

Ryan did it! He finished his MBA and the graduation day was finally here. I can't express how proud I am of him for taking this on and completing it. It was tough, but he handled his job and school and still found time for me and Jillian. He is a pretty amazing guy.

We went to the hooding ceremony which was just for the MBA students. I was pretty glad he didn't want to do the full commencement. However, he is on stage, they say his name, everyone claps, I think I gave a shout out, it gets quiet and Jillian says as loud as can be, "Daddy!" Ryan's face was priceless, and it was a moment I won't forget.

Jillian and Nicholas were fabulous during the ceremony. They both thought Ryan was a rock star...but who doesn't.

Thank Goodness for iPhones.

Thanksgiving-Just in time for Christmas

We actually decided to spend Thanksgiving day at our house just relaxing.  It.was.awesome.  We then took off for OKC on Friday morning to spend the weekend with the Jaggi family.  Though I am still a huge fan of my massive chaotic family holidays, I have also really appreciated the intimate holidays with the Jaggi family.  Thank Goodness they are so fun to hang with!  

The kiddos are more fun together all the time.  Hours of just playing together.  Nicholas is obsessed with his Uncle Ryan, and Jillian is obsessed with Nicholas.  It is a great combination!  

Love Ryan's face in this one.  

Jillian Sandwich

Nicholas and Jillian sandwich.

Christie cooked for the whole family on Saturday.  Here is her amazing table. The china is from her Grandma who got it from Christie's dad when he was in Vietnam.  Very special.  

 

So we headed home on Sunday and I was set to do the Christmas decorating.  Ryan helped me out quite a bit this year.  I think he secretly likes it.   Just don't tell him. 

She is quite the fashionista....

And the finished product.  Pretty proud of it if I do say so myself.  

A Big Girl Goes To See The Big Guy

I really had no idea how this visit was going to go. You may or may not remember how this visit went last year. See picture below. Jillian wouldn't even look at Santa. She was so pumped up about him before we went and then when we got there she freaked out. So this year we did some homework before the big test. I took her to a story time with Santa, we saw him at the mall once, we saw Nicholas's picture with Santa, and Santa sent her a video of himself talking with her. And all of it paid off BIG!

We went to the Bass Pro Shop so we got to see Colton's first visit with Santa too. Then Annie and Bret came over for dinner that night. Ryan finished his MBA finals that day too so there was much rejoicing in the Jaggi house that night!

Go Cowboys!

Krepps and Heather came in town a few weeks ago so we all got decked out in our Cowboys gear and went to the game!  Well, we didn't take our little cheerleader this time, maybe next year.  Mommy can't justify that kind of cash for our two year old, yet.