The Winkelmann's

Friday, February 7, 2014

Santa Pics

It was not a perfect year for Santa pictures yet, BUT it is our 1st picture since Mallory was only two weeks old that does not include tears or screaming from Mallory. Notice that she is NOT on Santa's lap, but rather she is sitting on Daddy's lap and we just cropped him out of the photos. It's a cute memory to hold on to. When she is older she will get a laugh out of all these pictures, but at the moment she is just not happy with Mommy.

Salem Christmas Program

Here are just a few from our church Christmas program. Dalton was a sheperd and Mallory's nursery class helped sing.

Dalton's Letter To Santa

I want to document that this past year was the first time that Dalton insisted on addressing the envelope and putting a stamp on it for his letter to Santa. Of course I still received the pleasure of mailing it. The only catch was he would not show us his letter to "Santa". He said it was a secret and only Santa needed to know. The sheer innocence in his voice when he said this was priceless. Of course Santa delivered and his expectations were exceeded. His request and gift could not have been more custom and for that WE STILL BELIEVE!

Elf on the Shelf Apperances 2013

Bare with me as I try to update the blog for our family archive purposes. I wanted to document for the kids all of our Elf on the Shelf apperances from 2013. Chris was VERY low key this year with a few exceptions, BUT the kids had a blast looking for him and making sure he came back everyday to check on them.

Sunday, January 26, 2014

Happy 8th Birthday Dalton

We can't believe it's been 8 years since you blessed our lives and made us parents. Life has been a whirlwind to say the least. You challenge us almost daily. Your witty personality keeps us on our toes. Your creativity and vision is out of this world. We love you to the moon and back. Happy Birthday!!!!

We celebrated your big day ALL day! The morning started with cinnamon rolls and Happy Birthday. We carried the party to Sunday School where the kids serenaded you with birthday wishes and then helped you devour a cookie cake. This evening daddy is cooking ribs and Granny and Grandpa, Nana and Popo and Uncle Randy will help you round out your Birthday celebration. We will celebrate with your closest buds in two weeks at the premier of The Lego Movie.

Friday, January 10, 2014

Christmas Morning

Once again Santa did not dissappoint. It was an unusual year of requests from Santa, but the big guy managed to live up to expectations like always. Mom and dad may not buy the most fun gifts, but we buy practical and needed items which are not always fun if you ask Dalton. Mallory did not seem to complain but Dalton let us know that clothes at Christmas is not acceptable!

The one and only item Dalton asked Santa for...a custom Johnny Manziel mini lego figure. This guy was the real deal. He smelled like fresh paint and all Christmas morning. Dalton was ecstatic! I don't think we have ever seen a smile that big. If this did not reinforce Santa I don't know what else will.

Chris our Elf on the Shelf always leaves the kids a sweet surprise Christmas morning. Theres always a note attached explaining that he makes a special item for them back at the North Pole during his flying trips when he reports back to Santa on the kids behavior. This year it was mini Rudolph and Clarice.

Mallory asked Santa for a boombox...not just any, it had to be PINK! Not only did Santa create a pink boombox it was Hello Kitty another favorite of hers.