Christmas Day 2011

Santa came to visit! We were up bright and early ready to see

what the BIG MAN delivered!

There is nothing like waking up on Christmas morning!

Santa came!

Daddy and Bell checking out the stockings

Cali, Cader, and Grandma Taylor at Pop and Boca's

Cali got an American Girl doll, Ivy!

Pop made Cade a beautiful shelf for his trophies and pictures!

Cade got his 1st drum set!

 Pop, Cade, Cali, Boca, and Grandma Taylor

 Cali and Ivy

Cader, Adam, and Cali Liu

Lindsay and Austin

Grandma awaiting the gifts

Bell hanging out with Cody during unwrapping

Grandpa's treasures

Enjoying a little down time

Cali listening to Grandpa's I-touch

Mom, Dad, and Troy

We celebrated Christmas with Marcie, Kyle, and Taylor on the 26th.

Cali, Cader, and Bell

Another great family Christmas...we are so happy that we get to enjoy 2 full days of family!

The day after...pajamas and fun! 



Let the Celebrations Begin!

We begin our Christmas celebrations with the four of us having our own family Christmas on Christmas Eve. Christmas Eve evening we attend Adam's parents (Pop & Boca) for a celebration with Boca's side. We return home to prepare for Santa's arrival then off to bed. Christmas morning we check to see what Santa delivered then we go to Pop and Boca's for breakfast and time with them. The afternoon is spent celebrating with my side of the family. Good times & good food is had by all! We feel so blessed to be able to spend the holidays with both families each year.

 Our family Christmas (Christmas Eve)

Cade & Cali await their presents...

Adam and Breck taking it all in

Cali and Cade gave each other Wii dance games; what fun!

The "smallest" yet most exciting gift yet to be opened..

saving the best for last!!!

We were shocked with Cade's excitement! Cali's comment, "OMG!"

Our new addition Bell...H-A-P-P-Y!

Bell "chill'n" with Daddy!

Cali wanting to hear her new story

Little Liu with little Bell

Bell resting on Bubby

Cousins: Ryan, Cali, Anna, & Cheyanna on Christmas Eve

Trey, Caron, Grandma Taylor and Cali

Monica, Anna, and Todd

Mike, aunt Cathy and uncle Ron

Cader and Adam

Boca and Pop

Adam and Pop

Cookies are out!

(S-Santa and r-reindeer)

Ready for Santa...







Happy Holidays!

What a FUN, BUSY time of the year! December was full of activities from church, school, dance, and misc. holiday preparations! The anticipation of the holidays brings about so much "busy work" and the list of
never-ending to-dos. Before we know it, the holidays are here and gone! Enjoy our great memories as we celebrate traditions and prepare for the holidays!

Cali was an Angel in the children's Christmas program.

Now she can say she really is an angel!

She was very "into" singing the songs! Our little girl loves music and performing!

Grandpa & Grandma were able to attend the performance. We had a chili supper

and special visitor to add to the excitement...

Cali's 1st pose with Santa & Mrs. Claus

Cali and her friends Caroline & Claire at her dance recital

Happy 17th Birthday, Austin! We are so proud of you!

Decorating the tree at Pop and Boca's house

Pausing for a family pic!

My eyes were filled with happy tears...Cali praying next to the nativity scene!

Cali put a bow on EVERY present!

Break time! Too cute!

Christmas in Branson with the McGinness Crew...

Pop and Boca invited us to their lodge for the weekend!

We enjoyed a Christmas show, Silver Dollar City, and RELAXING! Good times...

Cali Liu & Taylor "hanging out" at the Christmas show!

One of our favorite floats in the SDC parade!

Snapshot with my sweetie!

Cade & Cali anxiously waiting for the parade to begin!

View of SDC...

Taylor & Cader checking out the sights!

Taking a break from the SDC fun!

The BIG SDC tree (displays lights to the sounds of Christmas songs)

Back home & working away...
Day of baking/decorating cookies for Santa & making a Gingerbread house...

Putting up lights, decorations outside...

Adam & I took a road trip to pick up our "little" package for the kids this Christmas. After a 24hr. round-trip road trip, this is what we got... our little Bell...

The kids had no clue! They stayed with Grandpa and Grandma while Bell

stayed with Boca & Pop til Christmas Eve.

Topping off the holidays with a Christmas Tree pizza!

I think we are ready for the BIG man to visit!