We also TRULY have some WONDERFUL friends! Thanks God for putting them in our lives!
Hummm....do you think we might love our kids a smidge too much? Naaaaa
Let's go see the wildlife......
And Old Faithful!
Being good.....this is a good thing!
Now it is nap time for the long trip back to Mammoth Hotel.
Aunt Sharon loves her Cassandra (or was she just trying to steal her body heat?)
Of course on our first night, we had to get a hotel with an INSIDE swimming pool and for some strange reason....Cassandra slipped on her Daddy's boots. At least my kids are normal....they do what every one else has done in the past!
Yea.....then we finally arrive at the Nardin's! Happy New Year! Let's make 2011 feel like we are in heaven! 
Well....starting out with 11 degrees below zero, was not actually the best start to a new year, but at least it warmed up over night.
Somebody is going to have to keep me warm tonight!
New friends....
Then....the kids are still having CHRISTMAS!
Maybe a smidge spoiled, you think?
Nooooooooooo...........just loved AN AWFUL A LOT!!!!!!
The kids were in our church Christmas Eve play again this year and both had one liner parts in the play. Of course I was beaming, I was so proud of them for just being up there and they did say their lines. Whew!!! 
After the play, there was also a manger scene and Cassandra was an angel with a halo of course and Jase was a shepherd.
Then, it was time to come home and open presents from Aunt Teresa and her family and Aunt Missy and her family. The kids really got tickled about unwrapping Jesus underneath several layers of wrapping paper. It was really funny! 
Everybody was here, except Cory, Poppy, Rachelle's family, Uncle Konan and Uncle Teddy Bob
Pardon Jase's picture in the family photo shoots. 
I helped Mr. Dylon do a scavenger hunt for a Promose ring that he gave Jessica. He is such a sweet young man and so polite. You have to admit, they do make a cute couple! 
I'm so glad that y'all came and I hope y'all enjoyed the Christmas play. 
Here is lil' Miss Cassandra with her sticker earrings. Thanks Aunt Teresa for that idea, she loves to wear stickers as earrings! Good thinking!!!
They love their Curious George DVD about winter. They have all sorts of ideas to do in the snow when we go to Montana for our family vacation on Dec. 30.
Yea, they remembered to leave Santa some cookies and milk and told Alfie and Ollie goodbye. 
Everytime Jase visited a Santa Claus he would tell them that he wanted a truck. Well, Santa came through for him and did get him a truck but actually I think Jase really just wanted the box that it came out of. I couldn't believe my eyes when I turned around to find my son all boxed up, he even closed the lid by himself. Too funny! 
Then, he took his "Buzz Lightyear Operation" game and layed his Buzz Lightyear on top of it and went operating on his Buzz. Oh that boy.....cracks me up! 
Well, that's pretty much the highlights of our Christmas. We did make a mad dash to Cleveland the day after Christmas and visited my parents and dropped off gifts for my two brothers. And the other big memory for this Christmas is the little episode that happened with Cassandra at Aunt Missy's house while Jessica was watching them. Cassandra was in the hot tub and got too hot and started throwing up and almost passed out. Scared everyone to death, but other than that, she is fine! Whew! We still pray for Poppy, the holiday's are still a very rough time for him and of course it breaks our hearts to see him in that condition. There is nothing that any of us can do, except love him unconditionally, it's in the Lord's hands! 
Thank you Lord for a wonderful year! 
Cassandra can't wait to feed her. 
Jase is ready to take her on the trampolene and jump with her. Oh my....
We love you........... Love always, the Petting Zoo!
Hummm......yes, I got a haircut, it is a lot shorter. I needed to cut off all the dead ends and start all over. Not sure if I like the short cut or not?!?!?!?!?!?!
There is Mr. Jase, about tired of all of this picture business.....does it sound like someone else you might know? What's the ole saying, the acorn doesn't fall far from the tree.
The kids love their Aunt Teresa. She does so much for them! I'm so fortunate to have her so close by!
The Worldfest was pretty awesome. There was a lot to see, everything was free except the food and drinks. The kids were able to make a few craft items and got their face painted.
Pose with your fan!
The trio........
Cassandra is trying to pose and be a little model. Isn't she just a hoot. I love her so much! 
Jase is my little turkey! But I love him so much too. He is so funny!
Boy, get down from there!
Now, at mid day, I took over and let Teresa go home and I took the kids to the circus at Lake Bryan. It was pretty good, but Cassandra was disappointed there wasn't any tigers. I thought for the price, it was actually a pretty good deal. 
Here is Cassandra and Rylee riding together.
And Mr. Jase had to ride with another little boy. But you can still tell who the little turkey is. Hold on Jase! 
