Backman Family Christmas

A joyous celebration with the Backman family.

These kids were excited for a Christmas celebration, despite the stomach flu!

Showing Grandma her favorite ornament.

Grandkids.

Mikayla and Abigail- quite the little dancers! 

They gave us all a laugh with their Christmas moves!

12-23-12 Backman Family Christmas from Jevyn Backman on Vimeo.

Christmas Babes

So sweet how James reaches for Mikayla's hand!

An arm around sister... love.

Too much love?

Nothing is sweeter under the Christmas tree!

Zoolights

We enjoyed another year at Zoolights! 

This has become a holiday tradition for our little family.

It was freezing (literally!) so we kept the kids bundled up tight!

Stopping to warm up at the carousel.

James wanted to ride the camel! I was shocked. In fact, I was sure that he wouldn't want to ride without Matt so I almost made him get two tickets! My surprise, James climbed on without hesitation. My little boy is growing up too fast!

He rode like a pro!

Fun watching the fish. You'll see in the video where James is talking about Nemo.

12-18-12 Zoolights from Jevyn Backman on Vimeo.

Snow Day

We had one day to enjoy some snow back in December!

There were only about two inches on the ground, but the kids couldn't wait to get outside.

My snow bunny, all bundled up!

It was so cold!! The kids played for about an hour and it was back inside for a fire and hot chocolate.

 The snow was only here for a day, but these two certainly enjoyed it while it lasted!

Some clips caught with my iPhone:

12-18-12 Snow Day from Jevyn Backman on Vimeo.

Gingerbread Train

In lieu of a gingerbread house, we built a gingerbread train this year. 

Seems appropriate, don't you think?

Mikayla was more interested in eating the candy than building the train!

A beautiful and delicious piece of art!

Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Standley!

Matt was honored to be a part of Brian and Bonnie's wedding day!

Their ceremony was held at the beautiful Lake Wilderness Lodge.

Our whole family enjoyed this day.

"Uncle Brian" has a great relationship with James. 

We love having him as part of our family!

The kids had a great time celebrating Brian and Bonnie. 

They especially enjoyed the cake pops!

Reception time: Our kids owned that dance floor!

Chasing girls already?! That's my son!

Our sweet daughter- a bride someday! 

I can see it in Matt in this picture. That day will come too soon!

I had to catch some video of the kids running around dancing. 

And I love my little clip of Matt and Mikayla- my heart swells!

12-15-12 Standley Wedding from Jevyn Backman on Vimeo.