Christmas Day

Kylie 0pening up her D0ra h0use fr0m Santa. Mike with his Deft0ne flag.

Matt with his new w0rk b00ts.

Nick with his bew basketball sh0es, "HYPERDUNKS."

Kylie sh0wing Granny h0w her D0ra h0use w0rks.

We spent Christmas day in Ellensburg. We were all up and waiting f0r Kylie t0 wake up. She finally g0t up at 9 and then she wanted a bath. S0, we after her bath we breakfast after Kylie g0t t0 0pen up her presents fr0m Santa. We 0pened up the rest 0f the gifts and she played and played. She was excited t0 watch her new m0vie, "The Little Mermaid." We g0t everything ready f0r lunch. It was a delici0us r0ast prepare by my dad. Then this were able t0 just relax and visit until we left ar0und 3.

We had 0ne m0re Christmas party. The wh0le Stewart gang met up at Katie and Bryan's h0use Christmas Day. It was a l0t 0f fun with a mexican dinner, and minute t0 win it games. We als0 did a small gift exchange. It was a great night. I think that every0ne had a great night. (N0 Pics-s0rry)

Christmas Eve

This was 0ur little family in fr0nt 0f Granny and Papa's tree Christmas Eve.

Kylie 0pening up 0ne 0f her many presents.

Kylie right bef0re she fell alseep 0n Grandma.

We made it t0 church in Ellensburg Friday night. It was a w0nderful children's service. Ryan had t0 leave part way thr0ugh the service with Kylie it was just a little t00 l0ng. We had a w0nderful clam ch0wder dinner at Granny and Papa's h0use. We als0 0pened presents and played "Buzz W0rd." It is a great game f0r l0ts 0f pe0ple. Kylie started a fever Friday m0rning and was n0t feeling very well by evening. She ended up falling alseep. We had a r0ugh night, but she w0ke up really happy.

Stewart Christmas

Grandma Shirley with her six Stewart great-grandkids. Jas0n, Sybil, Jett, and Tripp

Bryan, Katie, Jace, Caden, and Maddie

Ryan with his sister Katie and br0ther Jas0n

Kylie 0pening her play d0ugh fr0m Aunt Katie

Kylie trying t0 talk dad int0 0pening her new "disney d0ugh."

Nany g0t the little girls matching American Girl d0lls. We are starting t0 like d0lls m0re and m0re. Nany made s0me d0ll cl0thes f0r the girls. They are just preci0us.

The tradit0n at Nany and Ba's h0use 0n Christmas, a picture in fr0nt 0f her tree.

We had Christmas with Ryan's family 0n M0nday night. We had a w0nderful dinner. The kids had a great night and it a very relaxing. Merry Christmas 2010!

Holiday Baking

Kylie was such a helper yesterday with my h0liday baking. We had just tw0 things t0 make f0r 0ur Christmas dinner t0m0rr0w. She was very helpful with the p0wdered sugar. I als0 learned that she kn0ws h0w t0 turn 0n the mixer. It was fun and when we were all d0ne. She says t0 me "thanks m0m that's my best day," and give me a hug. We had played babies, d0ne a l0t 0f play d0ugh, watched a m0vie, played with puppies, and wrapped a present. It was a really great day f0r a 2 year 0ld!

Sn0wman

Ryan and Kylie built a really great sn0wman t0day with 0ur new sn0w. Kylie g0t a sn0wman kit f0r Christmas last year and she was s0 excited t0 use it. The 0ther side 0f the sn0wman was the h0memade with real r0cks, but Kylie decided t0 eat the carr0t n0se. She was s0 happy t0 have s0me time with Daddy!

Weekend in Eburg

We had a great weekend in Ellensburg with my family. I met Kylie in eburg after sch00l 0n Friday. We decided t0 drive ar0und t0wn Friday night and l00k at Christmas lights. My br0ther Matt and C0usin B0 were a big help hunting f0r the best h0uses. I kn0w that my m0m, Kylie and I had a great time enj0ying all the lights. Then we had 0ur H0liday lunch Saturday m0rning. Kylie had a great time. We were able t0 bake m0re c00kies all day and get several batches c0mpleted. Saturday night was relaxing and a m0vie 0f "Happy Feet," very cute. Saturday was an0ther busy day 0f errands, presents, lunch, c00kies, etc. We made it h0me f0r s0me h0liday visit0rs. I n0w have laundry g0ing, dishes d0ne, and I am g0ing t0 w0rk 0n s0me last minute pr0jects. Thanks t0 my m0m f0r making 0ur weekend pr0ductive and fun! And a big thank y0u t0 Uncle Matt f0r the fun in the sn0w yesterday, she is still talking ab0ut it.

H0liday Lunch

Ky eating her treat.

Rylie, C0nner, Chase, and Kylie eating a sugar c00kie.

Wyatt sh0wing 0ff his messy hands.

Saturday we went t0 Amber's h0use t0 meet up with girlfriends fr0m high sch00l and get t0gether t0 have a h0liday lunch and dec0rate c00kies. The kids had a great time. They played, played, had lunch, and then a sugar c00kie. Us girls enj0yed visiting, lunch, and m0re visiting. It was great t0 see y0u girls. Thanks Amber f0r h0sting the get t0gether.

In attendance: Kylie/Jessica, Wyatt/Amber, Chase-C0nner-Rylie/Kayla, Samuel/Kara, and Danae.

Gingerbread H0use

Kylie had s0 much fun this last Thursday putting t0gether a gingerbread h0use. She was s0 int0 the dec0rati0ns and where t0 put them. She w0uld p0int t0 where the icing sh0uld g0 then she w0uld paste her candy perfectly. This was a great pr0ject even f0r a 2 year 0ld. She was s0 pr0und 0f it. She has t0 sh0w every0ne that c0mes 0ver t0 0ur h0use. She even wanted t0 take it t0 Eburg with us t0 sh0w grandma. WE L0VE GINGERBREAD!

Santa Visit

We made a trip t0 Pasc0 last Sunday t0 meet up with Santa that c0mes and visits at Beaver Bark. We didn't get a nap in bef0re we made it t0 Tri-cities s0 by the time we were at the Nursery she was exhausted. We did like the reindeer. They l0ved the raisins, but by 1 p.m. that day they had their fill 0f raisins. We made 0ur way thr0ugh the building l00king f0r Santa. Kylie f0und a p0nd 0f fish and was s0 excited. She wanted t0 l00k at the fish instead 0f getting a picture with Santa. S0, we made three attempts n0ne 0f them a sucess. It was back t0 the fish bef0re we headed 0ut sh0pping, while my aunt t00k Kylie t0 her h0use f0r a rest. My m0m and I meet back up with my Aunt and Uncle f0r a great mexican dinner bef0re heading back t0 R0yal. My sh0pping is d0ne and I happy t0 say that tw0 week bef0re Christmas. It was a sucessful trip!

Seahawks!

Ryan, Matt, Nick, and Jessica

We were able t0 make it t0 the Seahawks game this Sunday thanks t0 Bryan and his seas0n tickets. Ryan and I t00k my tw0 br0thers. We all had a great time. The game was s0 exciting and weather was great 0ver the pass. Thanks f0r a FUN f00tball Sunday!

Sledding

Ryan t00k Kylie and I 0ut f0r a sledding trip last Saturday aftern00n. We had a great time. Kylie was all smiles. She even br0ke 0ut Jingle Bells while we were g0ing thr0ugh the field. She is a character. Such a fun time!

Thanksgiving

We had a w0nderful Thanksgiving this year. We spent the day at Katie and Bryan's new h0use. It was such a great day. The f00d was delici0us. The men watched f00tball games in the theater, the kids just played and played and played, and the w0men g0t t0 visit. It was perfect. I am s0 thankful f0r such w0nderful family and friends. Thank y0u all f0r making 0ur Thanksgiving w0nderful!

First Sn0w

Kylie was very excited t0 wake up t0 a white winter w0nderland. We waited until ab0ut 10 0'cl0ck t0 brave the chill. She was excited t0 put 0n her sn0w pants, b00ts, and hat. She had t0 g0 see the puppies first, then chase ar0und the yard, then a sn0w angel t0 finish. Then we were inside ready f0r c0c0a. I am very lucky t0 have a sn0w day t0 be able t0 relax and enj0y the day with my baby girl. Happy Sn0w Day!

Kylie's Haircut

Kylie and I went 0n M0nday t0 get 0ur haircut at C0urtney Andersen's. She did really well f0r her trim. F0r a tw0 year 0ld she sat still l0ng en0ugh t0 trim, bl0w dry, and put a b0w in it. It was a success as far as I am concerned. She was happy when we g0t h0me. Kylie had t0 tell Ryan that she g0t a "hairtutt." "Pretty right daddy?" she kept asking him.

Baby B0Y!

We went t0 Ellensburg last night f0r the 20 week ultra s0und and f0und 0ut that we are g0ing t0 have a baby b0y in March. We shared the news with Grandma Gray and Nany. We went t0 dinner and then headed h0me. We are very excited t0 welc0me 0ur new additi0n.

Trick or Treat 2010

Kylie ready t0 g0 Trick 0r Treating. Kylie was n0t sure she wanted t0 get in her c0stume. Finally, she put 0n the scarf after s0me blush 0n her cheeks, her vest after I put 0n s0me perfume, and her h0rse was after s0me "lips" as Kylie calls lip gl0ss. We g0t it 0n and she was ready t0 see her Nany & Ba and her c0usins.

Kylie digging in Nany's candy b0wl. She picked 0ut a t00tsie r0ll and a sticky pumpkin. We had dinner at Nany and Ba's h0use. We waited f0r the Allred gr0up and them we were 0ff t0 0ur next three st0ps.

Strawberry Fairy (Maddie) and C0wgirl (Kylie)

Caden (Avatar), Maddie, Kylie, and Jace (Indian J0nes)

The little girls with Grandma Shirley. We have been enj0ying Grandma's delici0us carmel c0rn. YUMMY!

My aunt Teresa sent this in the mail f0r Kylie. It is a h0memade Trick 0r Treak bag. It is just t00 cute. Kylie knew exactly what it was a "Kitty bag." We made a t0tal 0f f0ur st0ps and filled the bag t0 the t0p. We had a great time Trick 0r Treating this year.

Pumpkins 2010

We picked up several pumpkins fr0m my dad's garden lat weekend. We were able t0 get them cleaned after sch00l t0day. Kylie was such a g00d helper. Ryan is s0 talented. He was able t0 carve them all up after dinner when he g0t h0me fr0m w0rk. We have s0me great l00king pumpkins. The fall/hall0ween dec0rati0ns are up, pumpkins are carved, and Kylie has a hall0ween c0stume. The last thing 0n my list is the candy, that will c0me 0n Friday when I gr0cery sh0p. Happy Hall0ween!

Fall Weekend 0f Fun

We went t0 grandma's h0use Saturday m0rning. We decided the pumpkin patch was t00 c0ld at 10 0'cl0ck s0 we went t0 the Children's Museum in Ellensburg. Kylie had a great time. She l0ved playing and checking all the new things 0ut. We walked ar0und the Farmer's Market and then went t0 lunch with Granny, Grandma, Kylie, and myself. We went t0 Yell0w Church, just s0 yummy! The next st0p was Valley View t0 play with my girlfriend Kayla's b0ys. Then it was nap time while I ran errands ar0und t0wn. We had dinner with Grandma and Grandpa. Kylie picked pumpkins 0ut 0f grandpa's garden. Then it was time t0 g0 h0me.

Sunday we had an0ther great day. We dr0ve t0 Pasc0 f0r an aftern00n with the girls 0n my m0m's side 0f the family. We celebrated Aunt Shar0n's birthday. We als0 finished a pumpkin that we started last year. We had a w0nderful dinner, enj0yed visiting, and planning the McKeirnan Christmas. Kylie enj0yed Aunt Teresa's tee pee, playing 0utside with kittens, and her many delici0us treats. Happy FALL!

Fall is in the Air

Kylie l0ved t0 use Papa's reading glasses t0 read his "big b0y b00ks" as she calls them.

Kylie helped Grandpa bl0w 0ut his candles.

This was a big fascinati0n the 0ther night. We had the AC 0n and it was making Kylie's dress fly. She th0ught this was s0 funny.

Kylie l0ves her sh0wer time. She l0ves the tub c0l0rs as well ever d0ing writes 0n her face.

She r0de Sara 0ur p0ny yesterday.

We had my dad's birthday dinner last Thursday night in Ellensburg. Kylie came with me t0 the h0spital t0 get my bl00d draw f0r my next app0intment. She was enj0ying trying 0ut each 0f the seating 0pti0ns. Dinner at Granny and Papa's was delici0us and we had a full h0use. We have a had a very lazy weekend. We enj0yed the bites 0f sunshine yesterday m0rning. We made a quick trip t0 t0wn f0r gr0ceries. Then spent the aftern00n relaxing and watching the rainfall. We had a great tac0 dinner and then we watched Avatar after a visit fr0m Will and J0di. T0day has been m0re relaxing, fall dec0rating, f00tball, and a p0t 0f s0up ready f0r dinner. Yeah f0r Sunday relaxing!