OUR 2011 CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION...

Merry Christmas!

Hashan slept through the first little bit of Christmas morning, so when he

woke up, everyone was so happy to see him- and to

open his gifts for him.

Andrew and Natalia are opening Hashan's stocking for him.

Opening my new frying pans- Thanks Santa!

Andrew was so excited to see his 3D puzzle from Grandma Joy and Grandpa John.

Hashan got a new high chair for Christmas. Natalia also found it useful for her new baby. As it turns out, she's a great mom!

Grandma and Grandpa gave Natalia her beautiful Christmas dress.

She looked so pretty, and felt like a princess.

Hashan did get his turn too!

This video starts out on Christmas eve. Natalia has just put on her new Christmas nightgown that I made. Andrew is just plain excited!

Later, is when they first get to see the tree with gifts on Christmas morning.

Thanksgiving and more!!!

1st lost tooth

Andrew has sworn he has a loose tooth since he was about 3.

Finally at age 7 he lost one!

Wahooo!

Left to her own devices...

Oh the joys- Natalia found a new subject to beautify!

SOOOOOOOO pretty!

Putting up the Christmas lights

I just had to post these pictures to show Raja's annual death defying stunt that we like to call "putting up the Christmas lights". The ladder he is on the very top of- is on the hood of our car- enough said.

Hashan

Halloween 2011

Natalia's preschool Halloween party was lots of fun. She got to decorate a cupcake, play 'pin the wart on the witch', and do a bean bag toss!

The kids also had a parade to show off their costumes to the parents- is was so cute!

Our ward trunk or treat, is always fun. Every year, the kids get to go through this maze of hay bales to get their candy- they love it!

Andrew was batman

Natalia was Tinker Bell.

When we went trick or treating in our neighborhood. Natalia decided to be 'Belle with wings' instead.

Sleepovers and Soccer

Addiley and Rylund got to spend the night a few weeks ago, when there parents left on a little get away. Here they are in the morning hanging out and looking at books.

Breakfast

Natalia's last soccer game

(she's wearing the white jersey- and has two braids)

Her coach and team

Andrew's last game was the same day. Afterward, his coach invited us all to his home for a barbecue where the team members received their trophies.

Our new family pictures with Hashan...

RATNAYAKE FAMILY.

Our lovely boy Hashan and his first official photo shoot ...

Our beautiful princess always cheerful.

Our handsome boy.

We tried so hard for all of them to smile and stay steady especially keep Hashan smiling was a battle.