Saturday, December 25, 2010

Our Christmas Letter and a couple pictures

Merry Christmas Everyone!!!
As promised here are a few pics from last week. We used our family pictures that I posted last month for our card.

Melts my heart!


 Luke was showing Grady how to put the jingle bells on his toes.


2010 Allen Family Christmas Letter


This year we went to Disneyland in January with Ty’s family. We have learned through our experiences this year that life is precious and we are so thankful for dear friends and family because in the end it’s the people in our lives that matter most.

Ty-Most importantly, Ty turned 30, and is now officially old. He also changed careers. After a lot of hard work, studying, and long hours he became a Financial Advisor with Edward Jones in September. In his spare time he loves being our in-home jungle gym for our Luke and Grady to climb all over.

Rachel- Well, I’ve enjoyed hanging out with the kids this year through all the ups and downs that come along with raising children. I do my best to keep them entertained and happy, and try to get out of the house every chance I get. Most of my free time is spent doing something photography related. Check me out!  I have a blog! rachelbellephotography.blogspot.com

Luke (3 ½) –If I were to sum Luke up in 3 words those 3 words would be talk, talk, and talk! Ty and I can only hear ourselves think after he has gone to bed! He keeps us entertained and always has new ideas of things we need to do. We spent a good part of the year getting Luke potty trained. All I’m going to say about that is that I’ve decided to wait until Grady is at least 7 ½ before I try potty training another kid again! Luke is such a sweet and caring boy, and we’re really looking forward to all the new adventures this next year will bring him!

Grady (17 months) - Grady has changed from a little baby to a little boy right before our eyes this year. He learned to walk in June just before his first birthday. Following in his older brother footsteps, one of Grady’s first words was “candy”. He is such a good natured boy and always finds ways to keep himself entertained. Lately, he likes to put on our pirate hat and sing “Yo, ho, yo, ho!”

We hope you have the best Christmas and that the New Year brings lots of joy!

Ty, Rachel, Luke & Grady

2 comments:

Jessie said...

Cute pictures. Grady looks like so much fun! I didn't know Ty had a change in careers. And I've been meaning to mention that it looks like your photography business has taken off. Way to go, Rachel!

Savannah Williamson Photography said...

I am constantly amazed by your ability to get Grady to hold still!!! HE looks so cute in these, Luke is hansom too:)--sorry about all your pics being deleted. what a nightmare!