Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas Everyone!  Before Christmas, the kids and I had fun decorating cookies.  Tommy commented that brown frosting was not a "Christmas color" but Lily had insisted on having brown reindeer.

Isaac just enjoyed eating the candies.

Here are my three crazy kids screaming "Merry Christmaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaas!" or just screaming in general... (Thanks Kristen for the adorable jammies!)

Traditional Christmas morning at the Galloways!

 Lily exploring her stocking... walkie talkies, cool!

 Isaac diving into his stocking.

Lily was quite ecstatic to find Zhu Zhu pets among her gifts from Santa!  "Just what I wanted!"

Grandpa opening gifts with Caleb, a hard task but not something he wanted help with. ;-)

First Stitches

Poor Isaac fell off of a chair in the kitchen tonight and had to get 4 stitches in his chin. He was pretty brave, but it wasn't very fun. It is a little surprising that in our almost six years of having kids, this hasn't happened yet, considering how "busy" Lily and Isaac can both be.

Caleb's surgery

On Thursday, Caleb had surgery on his hernia. He ate at 9, got checked in at the hospital at 11, then had surgery at 3. By 5, he was in recovery and he was hungry, in pain and a little groggy from the anesthesia. It was a little sad state to see him in. He got some pains meds, ate a little, then slept. We went home and got to relax after our long, emotionally exhausting day. He was sure a trooper!

Singing for Relief Society

Lily sang this cute song for our R.S. Christmas Activity Night. Everyone seemed really touched. She's got such a sweet talent and sure loves sharing it.

A Few New Videos

Lily had her Christmas Dance Performance and Singing Recital this past week.  Here are a few videos for you to enjoy!

Lily's School Work

It says "Christmas is a treat, not a treat that you eat, but a wonderful feeling."

He's a Big Boy!

He's starting to smile for us!


Caleb had his 2 month Dr. appointment today.  He is in the 90th percentile for weight and 96th for length!  I went back to look at Isaac's growth info and he was still in the 50th for weight and 55th for length at 2 months.  Hopefully Caleb can be the big boy in the family, and the good eater.

The Dr. does feel he needs surgery on his hernia, and hopefully we can get that done this month, for insurance purposes and Caleb's comfort.  We have a consult with the surgeon next Thursday.

Here is a video of some of Caleb's smiles and happy coos.  Uncle Randy was the best and getting him to smile.

Snow, and lots of it!

Record snowfall today!

Isaac trying to play with his lawn mower...

Snowball fights with the neighbor kids...