Bennett Family Christmas in Seattle--- 12.19.11

This is one of my favorite photos of the night, Kelly is listening to the other part of our group while Riley is in the back ground making a face. Look at that fake smile she has.

Here are a few photos of the Gingerbread houses: i can't find the photo of my favorite one... but you can see part of it misfit: I will try to upload at another time!

We went downtown saw an ugly Santa, got a group photo, had linner (combo of lunch & dinner) at West Lake, rode the Monorail, stood in a L-O-N-G line and finally got to see the awesome gingerbread houses at the Sheridan, rode on the Merry-go-round laughed at Mike (Lexy's boyfriend), had the girls pick out their own suitcase at ROSS a gift from Gramma, people watched, just enjoyed being together, ate mini donuts, got pissed off at my camera for not working properly when we got to Santa!

All and all it was a great time in Seattle, can't wait to do it again in the summer!

Please click on the photos to see the fabulous details in these houses, they were amazing!

Seattle with Gma

These were all taken by the girls.... enjoy!

Santa 2009

Here is our annual Santa photo.... We almost didn't get a photo since Em could not find a dress that wasn't for 8 year old or for hootch-ee mamas, finally at Macy's at the South Center Mall we found this dress. She was very stunning to say the least. Kelly's dress is so pretty, too. I had to laugh, Santa said they were some of his favorites for the day! I can't really blame him, they are nice girls.

More Christmas fun!

The girls each got a great sweatshirt from Lake Gramma, they both wear them often.

Of course we are the family that loves stuffed animals and the girls are in love with *Webkiz so I made sure that we got a little of that history of Christmas as well. I don't know how I made it through elementary school without tv or a computer, hahahah! This is the Wii in action, Kelly spent a large amount of time boxing others. Kirk and Kelly are playing tennis.... in the house!

Our Family Christmas

This was the big big gift for the family... a Wii, the girls were so excited that they got one!

He was a little tired and it shows but he did enjoy the gifts the girls earned from him. This is a tripod flashlight that he has already used!

Swimming is a large part of our lives, so our girls now get a new suit and cap as a gift from Kirk and I.

Christmas Tree Mishaps!

Beware, there are some really bad photos on this update, the girls got one out of 25 right, I am glad for digital cameras or I would be broke on all the film we waste around here.

Enjoy!

PS It looks like it will be another snowy day! Yah!
I hope to make some Christmas cookies!