Monday, December 31, 2012

November 10 - December 31, 2012

We have had a great end to what has been a great year in the Bayer family.  We were able to complete a big house project, run more races, and visit with family in Florida before celebrating the holidays back at home.  Happy New Year to all!

 A backyard worthy of hanging out in now....converted the deck to a screened in porch.

 Thanksgiving Day Gobbler's Run 5k with Tara and Meredith
 Checking time...one of the first days of a couple of weeks of being sick so not my best time but it was still a good run.
 Volleyball at Tara's house after Thanksgiving Day lunch

 Owo arrived the day after Thanksgiving.
 Kyle began his letter to Santa.
 Duke vs. Miami game with Christina, the Youngs, and Meredith's parents.
 Kyle hung all the ornaments himself this year.
 A little help was needed for the star.
 Tall enough to hang the stockings this year.
 Completed letter to Santa

 Ready for the work party
 Sharing his wish list with Santa


 Santa brought a gift for all the kids at the party.
 Party time = lots of great food
 Kyle and Chelsea (similar picture from last year here)
 Riding in the GFSAC float during the Rolesville Christmas parade
 Sharing a childhood tradition from the old Pensacola neighborhood
 Beach in December...only in Florida!


 3 generations







 Visiting Granny and sharing Christmas gifts with her

 Owo followed us to Pensacola then to Granny's house!
 The only lick Granny got....the rest was eaten all by Kyle!
 Making Christmas cookies with Chelsea
 3 of the Fab 4 watching a Christmas show on sleepover night
 Snack time!
 Monopoly Junior before bed
 So many great cookies
 Youth Programs holiday party
 Piper Lights display and train ride

 Christmas Eve night
 First view of the cornhole boards.....Karl was so surprised and excited!

 Stocking time
 Opening presents

 Pogo stick!!!  Thanks Uncle Jacob, Aunt Sara, Keely and Jordan!

 Trying out the pogo stick for the first time....definitely need some balance work!
 Cornhole fun on Christmas

Playing the beginning level of Scrabble Jr. on New Year's Eve.  Thanks for this great game, Uncle Mike and Aunt Louise!  Be ready for Kyle to challenge you at the next family get together!