The Gardner's

12.28.2011

Welcome Baby - Cray River Gardner

We are so excited and blessed for the safe arrival of

Cray River Gardner

12.18.11 ~ 5:31 pm

5 lbs 13 oz ~ 19 "

His big sister Kora Lily is thrilled about her new baby brother. She loves to hold him and talk to him. She can't figure out when he is going to start playing with her. But every time he makes a noise she goes running to his crib. She feeds her babies when mommy feeds Cray and she tries to tell him that it's light outside and that he is to wake up. Little Cray has been a good little tike ~ even when he has his mommy & sometimes daddy up all night. Daddy has been a huge help - cleaning, cooking, dishes, laundry and helping mommy recover.

Christmas in Columbus ~ 12.3.11

After NORWAYNE won state in football - we were able to enjoy our family Christmas down in Columbus. We had a great time with the Ingold Family. The kids got to swim the night away as the adults enjoyed talking and eating :o) Aunt Marilyn put fun gift bags together for all the kids that they enjoyed!

Fun Glasses ~

Funny Faces ~

The fun four - where that party comes from :o)

12.12.2011

More Butler FUN & MOUSE!

We squeezed in Grandma Bonnie's van very last minute to Columbus to pick up little Willow from the airport. The kids quick break from the car-seats.

We stopped for lunch and let the kids enjoy a moment in the Lego Store.

Now onto the mouse..... Even thought I was never there to witness this in person... I am pretty sure the pictures do a wonderful job of explaining exactly how the girls felt about the mouse that someone found.

Scarlett =Thrilled

Willow = NOT SO MUCH

12.10.2011

Tea Time....

The Butler girls were home for a couple of weeks. Boy did we get spoiled and love running around with these girls. Aunt Jill invited us for Tea Time at Miss Molly's Tea Room in Medina. Kora LOVED it and the kids loved getting there OWN tea pots!!!

Amy, Grady, Grandma, A. Jan, Jill, Willow, Joy, Kora & Scarlett

Aunt Jill & Willow

Scarlett & Cooper

Happy 60th Birthday Dad!!!!

We were excited to help Dad bring in his 60th Birthday by 60 days of surprised and visitors. We even had to call in the cavalry to light 60 candles. The kids didn't know what to think of all those candles on that cake.

Happy 60th Birthday Dad - We love you!!!

Todd & Lauren Wedding ....

We were thrilled to go to Todd & Lauren's wedding in Mansfield. It was a beautiful day and it was great to spend time with family and friends!!!

Todd & Lauren

Beautiful Bridesmaids Laura & Kyann

12.02.2011

O Christmas Tree....

Kora and Daddy worked hard at putting up the Christmas Tree.

They even put up some decorations outside.

Sam collected Disney Ornaments before we got married. Kora LOVED pulling all these little characters out of the box - even though she had no clue who half of them were. She lined up all the princess and dogs and left all the others behind.

She wanted them all at her eye level...

but Sam talked her into decorating the whole tree.

11.30.2011

Thankful - Thanksgiving....

We were thankful to celebrate Thanksgiving with family and to think back to all the things that we have been blessed with over the years. We waited till bed time to try to take a family photo. So needless to say... Kora was not to happy...

We were excited to spend the afternoon with Nana. Kora loved the new talking Santa that Nana brought over.

We had a great day and even better night - shopping all night for Black Friday. One of these years we will take a picture of our lines and deals :o)