Thursday, December 10, 2009

And the Christmas Gatherings Begin!

I just couldn't resist posting this comparison photo of Andray (left) and Roslyn (right) from their first Christmases! Andray was roughly 9 months old in this photo taken in December of 2008, while Roslyn is about 6 1/2 months old, taken just last week! I just can't believe we captured almost the same pose and smile of both kids just one year apart! Hope you're all having a great week and staying warm/safe in this cold and snow in Minnesota! We are all so excited for Christmas in the Stang household! Have a great weekend, Love, the Stang's

Andray got his fourth haircut on Saturday morning. He did great while Nia cut his hair! We kept it somewhat long for the winter yet, but it's definitely cleaned up and looks great on him!

On Sunday Jake and the kids and I headed to Bird Island for the extended Lingl Christmas gathering. There weren't many people there, but it sure was great to see my Gram again, my cousins, their kids, aunts and uncles, etc. Gram sure does love her great grandchildren!

Gram was the oldest person at the Lingl Christmas and Roslyn was the youngest person there...pretty special.

Well, it's official. Jake and his family keep saying Roslyn looks like my mom, and I can definitely see it now! Mom was so excited to see Roslyn again! So sweet! Oh, and of course my mom had a Christmas Santa sweater on that said, "I Still Believe!"....and I'm sure she does, ha!

Once Jett realized I was there at the gathering, he literally RAN across the room and jumped into my arms, giving me the biggest hug ever! I got tears in my eyes, I really did. He's grown up so much and is so good with the younger kids. I love my Godson! Gracie Raye is also in this photo...she's 2 1/2 now and such a pretty little girl!

It was pretty neat, there were quite a few family/wedding photos from Grandpa Lingl's family out on the tables. I just couldn't resist capturing this photo of Kristen showing Jett who Gpa Lingl (aka Grandpa "Chip") was in this old family photo.

Lilli (15 months), Gracie (2 1/2 years) and Andray (20 months) checking out the flag...so cute!

Roslyn loved looking at all the new faces at the Christmas gathering, especially my Gram's younger sister, Mary Ann! Priceless!

Our nativity scene from Gram and Gpa is now placed on a higher ledge this year (for obvious reasons), but it sure is fun holding Andray in front of the nativity scene and pointing out who everyone is.

Our four stockings...hopefully Santa comes this year!

Our tree....

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