Thank you Auntie Gianna!

Gianna sent the best Christmas present for Maggie. Tom Shoes! The company was started in 2006 and for each pair of shoes you buy, Toms donates one pair to a needy child in a different country. This time around, they are aiming for 30,000 shoes to send to children in Ethiopia. You can help out, by purchasing a pair at:

http://www.tomsshoes.com/shoes.aspx

Oh yeah, I almost forgot to mention: they have Vegan shoes?! Hummm, I know someone who would love those for his birthday coming up on Friday. :)

Our Hero!

John starts flying again after his long break with the Brits. I thought that I should post a blast from the past. This is John's original 'hero shot' which is now over 10 years old! I will try to get another one if he lets me :)

Ange, Leo & Eri in Ohio for a visit!

Cousin Ange & the kids have escaped the depths of winter in Texas and are visiting for a while. Whooo hooo! Someone to walk to Starbucks with and have playdates all the time! It is also a great excuse for friends and family to come up for a visit. Sunday we had a brunch down at the farm. Here are some pics from the day: This might be one of my favorite pictures. Cousin Katherine singing along happily, showing her little cousins the way around the farm. Eri & Maggie look so confused!

Eri & Cousin Sarah.

Cousin Katherine & Maggie... yes, she is teething!

The story behind this skirt. As many of you know, Grandpa Bill has a bunch of horses. The most beautiful ones are the Kigers. Steph found this skirt with Kigers on it! I think it is the perfect way for Maggie to start buttering up her Grandpa for her own pony. The rest of the outfit is my fault. I could not find any other socks!

Great Grandma Trudie with Leona Smith, 6 Months old already!

Best wishes to Jill!

Cousin Jill is getting married next year so all of the Smith/Slaven ladies got together to shower her with love & gifts. We were so happy to see everyone there and especially to see glowing cousin Kate carrying baby number 5! A little baby girl who we can't wait to meet! Unfortunately there were no good pictures of the ribbon bouquet that I made for Jill's rehearsal. I guess we will just have to wait for pics from the wedding.

Auntie Sus-sus & Maggie

All of the gifts!

Grandma Trudie & the beautiful bride to be, Jill.

Lebanon Horse Parade

Every December, the town of Lebanon holds a horse-drawn carriage parade through the streets. It is a full day of food, fun & horses dressed up for the festivities. Maggie, Steph & I went downtown to see the parade. We met up with Cousin Sarah & Branden. Lots of fun, a little snow, and a little baby girl Maggie fast asleep through the entire event!

Eating Ice Cream

Food all over her face! Maggie enjoying a ice cream treat.