Tuinstra Get Together

Ky with her jingle bells

Cousin Jared, Cousin Jason, Jessica, Cousin Molly, Brother Mike, and Brother Matt

Cousin Jason, Kylie, and Uncle Matt

We went to my aunt's house in Pasco for a really nice dinner. Her three kids, my cousins, were in Washington. My cousin Jason lives in Minnesota, my cousin Jared lives in Ohio, and my cousin Molly goes to the Unversity of Portland. We had a wonderful turn out. Kylie was once again the entertainment for all. It was a nice trip. I am glad that my mom packed the portable crib. Kylie took a two hour nap and I got to enjoy catching up with my family. I am sorry about not taking many pictures, it has been a long week. I must have not been in the mood. Thanks Aunt Teresa for a wonderful get together. We enjoyed ourselves.

Stewart Christmas 2009 x2

Tripp Allen with his Uncle Ry

Jace ready for the serve

Jett racing a motorcycle, he took a break for the camera

Cousin Brenda and Cousin Holly

Caden was really focused on his video game

Maddie and Cousin Kaylee

Ry with the guitar

Kylie was done and ready to go.

We headed up to Kerry and Craig's for the Stewart Christmas party Saturday night. We enjoyed delicious fajitas. Kylie got another baby doll and was a busy girl. She ran wild, eating barbie accessories, while Ryan beat all of the little kids at ping pong. Ryan entertained the crowd with Jake's new electric guitar. The men were busy playing cards and the women busy chatting away. It was great to get together, relax, and enjoy everyone. Kylie didn't take a nap and was a little tired. I went home with Kylie early, but Ryan stayed and enjoyed the time with his family.

Gray Christmas 2009

Grandma, Kylie, and Grandpa

Kylie opening her presents.

Kylie with the golf ball giving a big "cheese"

Mommy trying to get Kylie's baby out.

Cousin Joel, and Uncle Matt dishing up, check out that delicious roast. YUMMY!

Kylie tricking her daddy with an olive.

Dad, Papa, Uncle James, Aunt Dana, Cousin Leah, Ryan, Granny, and Mom

Kylie entertained herself with her doll box for awhile. Who Knew!

We made the trip to Ellensburg Christmas Day. We got there around noon and opened presents. Kylie loved my dad's golf putter. She was ready to play with that all day instead of opening presents. After a couple time chasing her up the stairs we got her to open her presents. She got a doll set up from my mom and dad. She get to keep all her toys in her playroom. She also had fun showing everyone about her play food and delivering food to each person in her shopping basket. Kylie also mega blocks, which she loves to break whatever you have created. She was spoiled with lots of clothes and toys. Ryan got a gun holster and belt for a pistol he had. He also got a beautiful headstall from my mom and dad. He was thrilled. I received so many wonderful gifts it is hard to list them all. Let's just say we were blessed again by another wonderful Christmas. We had a great prime rib prepared by my dad. We also were filled to the brim with all of the wonderful food. It was fun to get to just relax the rest of the day and visit. We headed home that evening after we had dessert. What a wonderful Christmas!

Christmas Morning

Kylie watching cartoons Christmas morning with her Lovey, Bear, and Baby

Kylie playing with her zoo.

Kylie opening her presents from Santa.

Ryan and I woke up to Kylie chit chatting away in her crib at 7:30. She was pooped from her fun Christmas Eve at Nany and Ba's house playing with all of the kids. We put her down in the living room and she ran over to her presents from Santa. She was sure she needed to open up her big present from Santa. She got a zoo with all the animals from A through Z. She loves it. They all make sounds and she loves putting an animal on the ice slide, she says "WEEEE" every time. We made a nice breakfast, relaxed, played with her Santa presents, she took a nap, and then we got ready to go to Ellensburg for Christmas with my family. Merry Christmas Baby Girl!

Stewart's Christmas 2009

Kylie (16 months) and Maddie (21 months)
Kylie opening her first presents, her baby!

Nany showing Kylie how to tuck in her baby for a nap.

Ryan and I showing off my quilt. Love it!

Nany and Ba with Jace (5), Kylie, Maddie, and Caden (4)

Kylie, Jace, and Maddie giving there best "cheese" face for the camera.

We had a lovely Christmas Eve at Nany and Ba's. We got over there around 1:00 p.m. We ate a delicious prime rib dinner with all the fixens. Everything was so delicious. Kylie enjoyed eating at the big kid table this year. She sat by Maddie and was stealing from her plate the entire time. She also got some punch and enjoyed it a little too much. Then it was on to opening presents. We are so blessed. Kylie got a Bitty Baby and a cute homemade wooden baby bed. Susie also made her a quilt to match the one she got for her birthday. Too cute. She has taken her baby everywhere. Ryan got some really great boots and I received a beautiful Christmas quilt made by Susie. It is gorgeous! We are so spoiled. We received many wonderful gifts and so many homemade treasures. Thanks for making our Christmas so special. Jason, Sybil, Jett, and Tripp had to take off to Oregon for Christmas with her family, we missed you guys. The men watched a movie and the women chatted all afternoon until it was time for round two, desserts, and a game of Pictionary. We had a great time! We headed home to put Kylie to bed and relax. Santa was on his way!

Happy Birthday Nick!

Blowing out his candles and making his wish.

Kylie enjoying all of the attention.

I tried to get a picture of my brother and his girlfriend Courtney with Kylie, but she was done and ready for bed.

Kylie and I were able to make a trip to Ellensburg to help celebrate my brother Nick's birthday. I was able to finish some projects and the last of my shopping. We went to dinner that night at Granny and Papa's. It was a large group, but so much fun.

Happy Birthday Uncle Nick!

McKeirnan Christmas 2009

Kylie in her new rocking chair made by Uncle Dan

Kylie giving Grandma McKeirnan some attention.

This is what was going on. The winners counting their coins.

Kylie popping out of the box and entertaining everyone.

Kylie with her Aunt Tammy. Trying all of the cookies on the cookie tray.

Aunt Tammy was the winner of my homemade gift. I made my first quilted project, with the help of my mother-in-law. I am pretty pound of my "Churn Dash" table runner. I think that I am hooked.

Grandma and Kylie in her pretty sparkly dress.

The Entire Gang.

We traveled to Pomeroy for a Christmas get together with my mom's family yesterday. My mom and dad came to pick me up with all three of my brother's along with Kylie and I. We made it to Pomeroy a little late. Kylie slept most of the way in the back seat with Grandma. We were able to eat lunch. My grandma has had a tradition of guessing the money. She had a container of pennies and then a tube of quarters. Let's just say I was not the winner. I was way off. We had a white elephant gift exchange with homemade gifts. I was able to take home a towel and cinnamon rolls. Then we just sat round and visited. I tried to do a chocolate fondue that was something new and different. Kylie looked so cute in her Christmas overalls. My grandma McKeirnan made them for Kylie and she jingled all the way around the room. Kylie also was pretty and sparkly in her dress from Danielle. Merry Christmas McKeirnan's it was a fun get together!

I am going to end with a little tid bit of our way home. I would hate to forget this trip in years to come. Two of my brother's were getting sick the entire way home and it was pretty foggy so it was a slow ride home. But, we made it home safe and sound. MEMORIES!