12.26.05 - Jacob decided to be helpful and help load the dishwasher. 

12.26.05 - This was so much fun he decided to climb in. 

Merry Christmas!

12.25.05 - The kids bought Melanie this BB pistol and BB's. Melanie has wanted a BB pistol for quite some time in order to discourage local critters from pooping on our lawn. Neighborhood animals, beware! 

12.25.05 - Santa brought Jacob this toy. The toy blows the balls out the top with air and then the balls roll down the chute and back inside the toy where they get blown out the top again. It's actually a pretty fun toy, we have had a hard time getting the other kids to leave it alone so Jacob could check it out.

12.25.05 - Jacob on the move, toward the Christmas Tree, of course. 

12.25.05 - Jacob is getting the hang of this toy. He really likes to get the balls and chew on them. 

12.25.05 - Despite Lucy's expression in this picture, she was really excited about her new scooter. After we put the scooter together, she put things in the basket on the front and rode it all over the house. 

12.25.05 - Jacob checking out the new saddle Santa brought to Grandpa Kim. This saddle is a youth saddle so kids can ride the horses at the ranch a little better. 

12.25.05 - Spencer opening a present while Lucy watches and Jacob tries to grab another present.

12.25.05 - Jacob checking out the laundry basket we put presents in to order to keep them away from him.

12.25.05 - I don't know that Jacob was too interested in the new toys, but he certainly enjoyed the wrapping paper and chewing on the presents under the tree. 

12.25.05 - Lucy showing off her purse to carry her "Polly Pockets" in. 

12.25.05 - Jacob is "thrilled" about Christmas! I think he was probably more concerned about breakfast than all of the presents.

12.25.05 - Lucy showing off her "Polly Pockets" that Santa brought for her. 

12.25.05 - Jordan posing with his new skateboard and helmet that Santa brought. Jordan is very excited about having a "real" skateboard, he has just about worn out the old 80's style board Grandma and Grandpa Eldridge brought from Kansas a couple of years ago. 

12.25.05 - Spencer trying out his new scooter and headlamp. If he rides the scooter with the headlamp at night, people might think he is a motorcycle. 

12.25.05 - Spencer with the presents Santa brought for him. 

12.25.05 - Hey, who let this guy in the house! 

12.25.05 - Oh, I guess it was just Spencer trying out his new "clone trooper" costume. 

12.05 - Jacob was coraled on the other side of these tubs in order to keep him out of mischief. However, Jacob wasn't going to let a couple of mere tubs keep him from finding trouble, he climbed up and into the tub and then . . . 

12.05 - just rode the tub down and then crawled on.

12.21.05 - Jacob trapped Melanie in the pantry when he manuvered his walker in front of the door in such a way that Melanie couldn't open the door. I suspect Jacob may turn out to be a little mischievious. After laughing and taking a picture, I decided to help Melanie out by moving Jacob so she could get out of the pantry. 

12.21.05 - Today we recieved a suprise! This morning there was a knock at the door and . . . 

12.21.05 - We got early Christmas presents when two new couches arrived at our house. We bought our old couch and love seat 14 years ago (and they were used then). So we are very happy to have brand new couches! 

12.21.05 - Melanie, Jacob and Sleeping Beauty (Lucy) enjoying the new couch.