2011 Loftus Family Christmas Get-Together

Christmas this year was just wonderful.  It was full of lots of Christmas spirit and surprises.  I had invited my Mom and Brother up for Christmas eve Dinner and to our surprise, Chelsey and her family came singing Christmas Carols to us on a horse drawn wagon.  It was absolutely magical!  (By the way this is the only snow that we have had all year and it wasn't much to brag about).

Here is a picture of our Christmas Elves in their "Santa hats" - so cute!

This is Troy and Laura having homemade cream of chicken soup in a bread bowl on Christmas Eve.

This is Travis' family after opening presents - I gave up trying to get a family photo - but don't worry I am already making plans for summer when we are all together again I hope.

Here is Tracy's family - look at that Jaxon pulling his Dad's hair already.

Here is Tenille's family - they look like they are tipping over in this picture - we missed having Alyssa with us this year because she went to her Dad's for Christmas - hopefully she will be with us next year.

Here is my Mom with all of the Grand kids - she looks so young with all of the grand kids sitting on her lap.  I just love this picture.

Ah - Troy and Laura - just soaking up all the Christmas cheer!

Tanner and Chelsey enjoying a moment together!

Ah, this was our Christmas Day Baby Showers for Chelsey and Laura - these wonderful Mothers-to-be.  Who plans a baby shower on Christmas Day?  Actually, it ended up being a hoot.  Troy and Tanner have been officially diapered!

Here are the pregnant girls covered in shower gifts - very decorative in nature - just gotta love the monkeys!

I guess it was OK for guys to crash our baby shower - they are just so cute with their diaper cakes made by Neta!

I think Maddie is kissing Jaxon - I wonder if this makes them kissin' cousins?

Neta in total amazement of her Christmas gift - it is so rare that she let's me take her picture - this is definitely one for the calendar.

Here is our precious little "Lady Santa Claus" - notice the box of chocolate behind her - my brother Deon sent them to me for Christmas - that is the largest box of chocolates I have ever seen.

After Christmas we drove down to SLC to see the lights on Temple Square - they were magnificent - the lights on the water were breathtaking.

Here is our "Abby" and her Mom - she was not very happy that day - I think too many holiday activities.

I tried to get a good picture of the Nativity scene on the water -but the picture just doesn't do it justice - it was gorgeous.

And of course - I just couldn't resist taking pictures of our pregnant Mom's together.

Christmas was Wonderful - Thank you all for making it so special for Dennis and I.  We love having our family around and appreciate all you do for us.  I have lots more pictures, so if you want any of them let me know.  Mom

Thanksgiving 2011

Yes, Thanksgiving has come and gone, but not without me taking lots of photo's.  We definitely had a wonderful houseful of family this year.  It was extra special with my Mother and brother coming up to enjoy the Turkey and Stuffing.  Thanks to Tracy and Chelsey for helping to make homemade cinnamon rolls and dinner rolls.  It is always nice to have extra hands in the kitchen including Abby who helped to put just the right amount of cinnamon on the rolls.  I really appreciated the extra help.  Thanks everyone for coming!

 Oh, this is Abby who discovered my New Orleans masks and necklaces - she has the festive spirit.

 This is Abby helping making the Cinnamon Rolls.

Yes - it has been a long time since I have blogged.  So much has happened in the last few months but I am going to try and catch up.  We had a blast on Halloween with all of the kids dressing in their Halloween costumes and going to "Boo at the Zoo" at Tauphaus Park in Idaho Falls.  We also did a "late" mini-birthday party for Riley who has a birthday in October.



 Here is a picture of Ryann's "Alien" baby - notice the clothes that Maddie is wearing and then look at the alien behind her!

 Tyler B's hair was just too short for him - so here is the new "Rocker" version.

 Oh and Lizzie - what an adorable bumblebee!

This is all of the kids and some Mom's on the Tiger! I just love Halloween!

This is Riley who helped decorate her own Birthday cupcakes.