What Nik Did On Winter Break-Day 13

Gary took Nik sledding



He had a little trouble keeping up with the sled.

What Nik Did on Winter Break-Day 9

Played Band Hero



Sorry this one is out of order, I didn't know Gary took pictures of us playing until I uploaded the SD card.

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Made robot Shrinky Dinks

What Nik Did on Winter Break-Day 11

Enjoyed his reward for reading from the Book-It program.

Christmas 2009--the final chapter

On Saturday, we celebrated with my family (minus those out of state).

Meet Trimmings


Jordan got a new manga and is sporting his new hat--stylish.


A game for Ethan


"What do you mean, Christmas is over?"



Nik got the game, You Gotta Be Kidding. The challenge cards are the best. Here is Mary lapping up water from a bowl like a cat.




Uncle Todd had to dance while humming.


Nik had to stay in this pose for one full turn.

140th (and last) Layout of 2009-Family Time

I more than doubled the amount of layouts I competed from 2008 to 2009. I guess my goal for 2010 should be 280.

Christmas Part 2

Gary's side of the family came over for Christmas dinner, where we toasted to family.



Grandma Mary was such a good sport and wore Nik's pith hat all day.


Nik got to play Santa and pass out the presents.


Grandma and her grandkids

Christmas Morning 2009

Always start with your stocking


He enjoyed the bacon-flavored ends more than the minty middle.


Now you can know what it's like to be Santa


New work shirts--much needed


Who you gonna call?


I think this was treat #3 out of the 10+ he got throughout the day.

139th Layout of 2009-Out Amongst Stars

What Nik Did on Christmas Break-Day 7

Spent a lot of time on his new DS.

138th Layout of 2009-Happy Mail

137th Layout of 2009-Crocodile Dock

What Nik Did on Christmas Break-Day 5

Today Nik had a playdate with his friend Dylan. They were suppose to go sledding, but the icy rain in the forcast ruined those plans.

I forgot to take pictures while they were together, but here is Nik holding the giant chocolate coins he got from his buddy.

136th Layout of 2009-Cosley Zoo

What Nik Did On Christmas Break-Day 4

Helped Shovel


Made Chewy's Christmas gift-homemade Scooby Snacks.

135th Layout of 2009-Scooby Doo and the Mystery Machine Too

What Nik Did on Christmas Break: Day 1-3

Day 3-Painted Mickey

While Mom painted Minnie

Day 2-Sang in a Christmas program at church

Day 1-Built a Snowman army

134th Layout of 2009-Buccaneer Battle

133rd Layout of 2009-Great America

132nd Layout of 2009-Cousins

131st Layout of 2009-40 Blessings at 40

130th Layout of 2009-Making Pizza

129th Layout of 2009-Mini Golf

128th Layout of 2009-Father's Day

127th Layout of 2009-Zoo Camp

125th Layout of 2009-Drive In

125th Layout of 2009-Favorite Teacher

124th Layout of 2009-Playground Gang

123rd Layout of 2009-Safari

The Kilimanjaro Safari ride at Animal Kingdom

122nd Layout of 2009-Harambe

The entrance area of Kilamanjaro safari ride at Animal Kingdom