Christmas 2008

Our Christmas tree 2008 !!!

Madeline's wanted a white Christmas tree for her room this year.

Andrew by his Christmas tree in his room.

Madeline got an Electric guitar from Santa. She has spent each day, practicing on it and will gladly play "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" for you anytime.

Santa brought Andrew an Electric Scooter and he has had no problems learning new tricks.

Sock Monkeys from Aunt Rachael.

Andrew and his new Pocket Watch from Mema and Grandpa.

Tiger Cub Camp Out

Andrew and a few boys putting on their best fighting poses.
Andrew taking a turn at the water balloon sling shots.

The whole reason he wanted to join, was to shoot arrows, so here he is.

One proud little boy with his BB gun target.

Andrew taking aim during his BB gun session.

The End.

Madeline's 9th Spa/Slumber Birthday Party

The girls had just finished having their hair done at the "Hair Salon".

Time for the Ice Cream Cake.

Madeline and friends opening presents.

Pink Skull Gift bags and this was the "Decorate a T-Shirt" Station.

Here they were at the "Flip-Flop Center". They had a choice of ribbons and feathers.


Thanks to Joann and mom for helping me out that night. We also had a "Nail Station", that winded up killing our backs. Ha Ha!!

Pumpkin Patch

Today we went to a Pumpkin Patch in Helotes. The kids had a blast running around trying to find the perfect pumpkin for carving Jack O'Lanterns.

They had to take one of those silly pictures !!!!!!


Andrew picked this spot for his pic.

My two "little pumpkins", at least to me.

Daddy's "pumpkin pie" !!

Madeline's First Communion

Madeline made her First Communion on Sun., Sept. 21st, she was very nervous. She did a great job and we had family and good friends to help celebrate the occasion.

The Craig Four !!!



Madeline and Alissa , so cute !

Mema and Grandpa with Maddie at the church.

Uncle Del and Aunt Rachael, her Godparents. Despite Hurricane Ike and car problems, Aunt Rachael made it in and it wouldn't have been the same without her there.

Aunt Rachael, Maddie and Father Carlos.

Camping with Mema and Grandpa

We went camping with Mema and Grandpa this weekend

at the Thousand Trails in Medina. The kids went

swimming at the pool and then we went
over to the lake. We had a great time relaxing

and the weather was great, not too hot.

The kids reallly enjoyed all the deer and
and were able to feed them from their hands.
The deer were all around the campsite and

Andrew made friends with a small buck.

First Day of School 2008

Andrew still snoozing on the couch before school.
Our big boy starting 1st grade this year. He fit right in this morning, talking with all his friends, he hardly noticed us leaving him.

Madeline brushing her hair for school, yet did she keep it down, nope up in a pony tail it went.

Madeline all ready for school, she started 3rd grade and was really nervous to start this year off. She winded up having a great day and loved her teacher.

Madeline and Andrew

Madeline just finished her first year in Softball. There was a lot to learn at this age, but she was a pretty good little slugger. She is getting ready to play fall ball.

Andrew participated in the Wanke Bike Rodeo and placed 1st of all six Kindergarten classes.

Madeline and Andrew took their first cooking class at Young Chef's Academy. It was a Smores Workshop.

Here is Madeline and Andrew making Tropical Smores.

Daddy's Corvette

Here is Alan's Corvette. The interior is almost complete. He is currently working on the motor and hopes to be rolling by the end of the year.

Our Family

Daddy and his kiddos.

This is a picture of us at Dad's 70th Birthday party.