Christmas Party at Bass Pro

This year we got invited to Bill's Christmas party at Bass Pro Shop in Peoria on Saturday, December 20th. We got there a little early to walk around and check everything out. Bryce loved the fish, playing in the hunting tents,sitting on the four wheelers, racing cars, and playing with the remote controlled vehicles. Once the party started the boys got to meet Santa, open a Christmas present, eat pizza, and go bowling! Needless to say, we all had a great time!

These fish were huge!

 

 

He loved bowling with Papa Bill

Photobomb by Uncle Brett

He loved climbing on the alligator

He was cracking me up

Bill and Gale's 30th Anniversary!

We celebrated Bill and Gale's 30th Wedding Anniversary on Friday, December 19th with a family dinner and surprise party afterwards at the Boondocks in Billtown. Our present to them was a family vacation to Minnesota in July where they used to take the boys when they were little. I think they are excited!

The boys with Papa and Grammie

All the grandkids

Trying to get Bryce to smile

Happy Anniversary! I think we surprised them!

Sunday School Christmas Program

On Sunday, December 14th we had our church Christmas program. It was titled, "This shall be a SIGN unto you." The big kids did the readings and the little ones held up signs. I'm not sure how I got the job of sitting up front with the little ones but it was sure entertaining.

Bryce was singing so loud during one of the readings

I was trying to shhh him

 

And there goes Jake

And there goes Bryce

Blaine sitting so good with daddy

The whole gang

Cookies and Kids!

On Monday, December 8th, we had our annual cooking baking party at Mark and Patty Compton's house. Actually now that there are so many kids involved, we don't actually bake cookies there anymore, we just bring cookies and do a swap. It was so good to see everyone and catch up!

The whole group! I was the only one with two kids, so I gave one to Kim! Three of these girls are pregnant, so there will be even more kids next year!

Okay let's get a picture of all the kids! Or, maybe not!

 

Bryce was crying hysterically and Blaine showed no emotion!

These two little cuties are birthday buddies! So sweet!

 

 

 

 

 

Merry Christmas!

Well, the children are nestled all snug in their beds on this Christmas night as I write this post. How blessed and thankful we are this holiday season. We have had several different Christmas celebrations (look for upcoming posts) and we have one more on Sunday. Our boys are very spoiled and loved by so many people! Merry Christmas from the Tucker family! We took these pictures for our Christmas card, and well it took several takes to get a few good ones!

Mr. Serious

And then this happened

There's a smile!

And then this happened!

Brotherly Love

We are so lucky that our boys get along so well. They absolutely love each other and here are some pictures and videos to prove it! Who knows how long it will stay this way, but we will enjoy it now.

 

He loves holding his brother. It is seriously so sweet!

 

 

They were playing tug of war with Bryce's night night. Blaine would let go and then Bryce would give it back to him. Oh how Blaine would giggle. It was so cute!