Baby Shower

 A week or two ago we had a baby shower for Nicole at church.

We went with with a nautical theme - as that is what Jack and Nicole's baby nursery is themed.

 Amanda Thacker did the decorating - and I think she did a fabulous job!

~Everyone seemed to take the opportunity to talk and laugh with friends~

 Little Ella didn't mind smiling for the camera! ;)

Baby Keegan received quite a lot of very nice gifts!

 I Love this picture frame Lizzie found!

Grabbed a McDonnell girls pic at the end of the day - Thank you Jack!

If you want to see a little more you can find some pictures here.

We all can't wait to meet little Keegan!

Mom's 50th Birthday Party!

Here are a few pics that  Jack and Nicole took when we had Mom's birthday a few weeks ago.

Happy 50th Birthday Mom, You are the best Mom anyone could ask for!

 Random pic that everyone didn't make it into. :)

 A little more organized.

Aunt Emmy and Kenny...

The happy engaged couple!

 Abbie, David, and Emily Gellos, with cousin Kenny Thacker. :)

 Ice cream cake! Yummy!!

Game Night at Jack and Nicole's!

 Jack and Nicole invited some of us over for a game night at their apartment, and we had lots of fun!

 It was a game night, so of course we had lots of games!

 I don't think Eli's coffee mug fit him very well. :)

 Nicole had some cute Valentine's day decor put up around the house.

At the end of the night we all drew cards to see who would get the best description, I only got pictures of Luke's and my cards,  Luke's cards had a nice little description. (pretty close to the truth) :)

and mine had..... an interesting description! :)

Reid and Emmy.

 Picture time!

Jack and Nicole have a cute guest book that you write a note in before you leave.

 Nicole made a delicious dessert, homemade personal sized chocolate chip cookies with frozen whipped topping. Amazing!

 Is someone unhappy?? Just Kidding! :)

 Self-portrait....

Jack and Nicole.

Our wonderful host and hostess!

And more games!

Hope you have a wonderful weekend!

Christmas!

Merry Christmas!

We had a wonderful day, spending time with family.

We played some new games!

Kenny's first Christmas! (isn't he adorable?) :)

We loved having Rick and Bethany in for a few days.

Presents!

Rick's generous stocking for Lizzie.

Rick's gift for Bethany. (very nice in my opinion) :)

Nathan struggling to open a package.

Connor, using some new paints.

Hope you all have a Happy New Year!

A few more pictures from the wedding....

 The wedding party.

 Credit goes to Britton Felber for the above three pictures.

 With Parents and Grandparents.

Brothers.

 Emily and I.

To see a few more pictures go to Jack and Nicole's blog.