The Allen Family

A bunch of us got together to end the Christmas vacation with a ride Ryker was thrilled ride his new four-wheeler. Thank goodness Grandma saved the day and brought it out with her since Mommy and Daddy forgot it! Our little family! Next year we will have a new little lovie with us! Making sand angels? Does he look like the kid off "The Christmas Story" all bundled up? Of course we have to see our roost! David and Brent jumping the razor! Just like the big boys! Oh we LOVE this face! Erwin and Dax bundled up He knows how the turbo boost works The crew Vern was pretty excited about jumping his rhino. I love the look on his face! Ready for a ride! Daddy chasing his boy

We think Santa may have went OVERBOARD this year! And the stocking were hung by the chimney with care.... We had to wake Ryker up at about 8:15 because Mommy could not stand it anymore. He was AMAZED at all the BIG toys (just what he asked for). We had a hard time getting Ryker to concentrate on opening presents because he was so into the train table and four-wheeler. He eventually dug in! So excited! He does not like that Mommy loves to take pictures. The after math and believe me this does not do it justice 2 sets of Grandparents had not came over yet. Needless to save we are opening up the bonus room for Ryker's play room to have a place to put all the toys! I think Daddy enjoys some of the toys more than Ryker .... he usually says let me show you how it works aka let me play with it first! We had a WONDERFUL Christmas and were extremely spoiled as usual! Thank you to all our friends and family. We love you so very much and are blessed to have you in our lives!

We have been going out on a lot of adventures on the rhino to play in the snow. We always bundle up because its so cold but we sure do have fun! A little sledding= one happy boy! Yep that would be Chris.... he is lucky Mommy did not go this trip because he would be in trouble. It scared Ryker so much he wanted out of the rhino which is unusual because he likes to drive crazy. The crew! We are so happy to have such good friends to play with.

Our annual gingerbread houses were so fun this year! Brandi was very particular about all the details going into her house. So was Brycie .... they could be interior designers someday. Of course we knew Briggs would be working on his all night until it was just perfect. He asked a couple of times if he could have a new one and start over. Funny kid! Ryker thought it was so neat but needed Daddy's help every step of the way. I think he ate more candy then he actually put on the house. Finished masterpiece So very proud of his work!

We love that the Mecham family still includes us in all the family functions. They treat us like no divorce ever took place and we are thankful for them. Sharon is the most kindest sweet Grandma in the world and we love her to pieces! Aahhh he sees Ho Ho! Not scared at all.... he was so excited to tell Santa he wants a "BIG TOY"! Even gave him a hug Coloring Christmas pictures for Ho Ho Making Christmas cookies. He was concentrating way hard on his task. All the kiddos

Our boy is so efficient that he mows the yard even in the snow! Why wouldn't Daddy build a steep hill and send his boy off of it? Ruff & tuff !

I LOVE my family and the memories we create! Erwin & Grandma Briggs and Ryker .... HANDSOME boys! Bret and the BEST sissy in the world Ryker wanted to be with Grandma all night! Brycie and Briggs Erwin & Briggs Dax had some SERIOUS stuff to talk to Santa about Briggs putting in his order Ryker was so excited to see Santa and tell him he wanted BIG toys He even hugged Ho Ho at the end I love this tradition that we do every year with family and friends. Its such a fun experience!