Wednesday, January 2, 2013

Crazy Hair

Noé's dance studio had Spirit Week.  Her class had Crazy Hair day!  I whipped her hair up into 6 little pump knots.

I convinced her to sleep in the knots and the next day she had HUGE curls.  This girl has A LOT of hair.  Love it!

Her zany dancemates.
(November)

Someone was good

Noé had been very helpful with her brothers, so for her Daddy-Daughter date, Len took her shopping.  The LaLaLoopsy Dolls were on sale for half price, so Noé scored one.  You deserve it sweetie!
(November)

The Beaters

are best for licking
 

and for getting great smiles! 
(Sometime in September)

Tuesday, January 1, 2013

Oh no, we've entered the TEENage!

Ha ha ha, happy 2013 everyone!

Tuesday, December 25, 2012

Merry Christmas

So glad we get to celebrate His birthday in such a wonderful way!

Monday, December 24, 2012

Christmas Eve Baby

My sister, Lana had her newest little baby this morning! 
Welcome welcome Levi John Russo!!
 
Proud brothers Tyler and Jacob!

Friday, December 21, 2012

Annual Christmas Newsletter


Twenty-twelve's Days of Christmas
We send our love to you

12 Novels Read-
In addition to her Book Club titles, Jennifer read another dozen.

11 Bedtime Stories-
Gavin is in Senior Kindergarten and reading like a champ.

10 Years Old-
Kaleb and Noé celebrated their first decade with a dance party.

9 Months of Leave-
Leonard had parental leave from work to help with baby Hiram.

8 Pearly Teeth-
Hiram has an adorable smile, he generously shares with others.

7 Taekwondo Belts-
Kaleb is working on earning his red stripe and red belt this year.

6 Dress-sizes Smaller-
Since Hiram's birth, Jen has lost 72 pounds- 15 more to go.

5 Family Additions-
Welcome Tommy, Devin, & Jared! (And Levi & Kolton soon!).

4 Styles of Dancing-
After Ballet & Jazz, Noé is trying her feet at Lyrical/Contemporary.

3 Countries of Interest-
Len is responsible for Belgium, the Netherlands, & Luxembourg.

2 Eardrum Tubes-
Teague's hearing & speech have improved greatly since his surgery.

And A Savior Whose Birth We Celebrate-
We wish you a joyous Christmas & wonderful New Year!

Love, The Reil Family-
Leonard, Jennifer, Kaleb, Noé, Gavin, Teague, and Hiram

 
PS- After Christmas, I promise to get this blog "caught up"!  And I can't wait to read about your Christmas adventures on your blogs!!

Monday, December 17, 2012

Happy Birthday

to my precious Gavin who is 6 today!!

Saturday, December 15, 2012

The pathway to peace

"Let us set our hands to the work that he has entrusted to our care, let us bless our Father’s children wherever they may be, and our lives will be enriched and this world will be made happier. This is the mission that has been placed upon our shoulders. Our Heavenly Father will hold us responsible for the manner in which we fulfil it. God grant that in the humility of our souls we will go about with the desire in our hearts to do good to all people wherever they may be, and bring to them the joy that can only come through observing his laws and keeping his commandments. That peace may abide in our hearts and in our homes, that we may radiate sunshine and cheer wherever we may go, that we may prove to the world that we do know that God lives, by the lives that we lead, and receive his blessings therefor, I humbly pray."  ~George Albert Smith

Saturday, December 8, 2012

Happy Birthday

To mother and first born son, Lana and Tyler!!

Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Happy Birthday

Isabelle!

Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Happy Birthday

Steve!