Jude's First Christmas Program! His school starts from 18 months-4year olds. He is in the toddler or "freshman" class. They mostly just sat in the front with the teachers and swayed, bobbed, and rang their bells while the big juniors and seniors (3&4 year olds) sang songs in both English and Spanish. Jude loves his new Spanish Immersion school but between the 7 o'clock performance time (his bedtime) and the crowds of people in the gym, he was a bit overwhelmed. At least he didn't cry. He just relaxed in the Ms. Patti's lap (his afternoon teacher) and enjoyed the sights and sounds.
The entire school with the big kids in the back. Jude is in the front right corner with a green shirt and Santa hat.
Papa V is so proud!
Nani is too!
Jude and Nani with Jude's wonderful teachers and assistants!
The follwing pictures are from Chris' crazy big USAA party at the Alamo Dome. This party is so ridiculously huge! It has to be if you have over 15,000 employees in San Antonio and their dates! Really and truley its such a great free date night with so much to do. USAA does not have to do this, but they do and yet another reason we love the company so much. The theme was "Holiday in Hollywood" complete with a red carpet with actual photographers, news crews, and cameras....celebrity look a likes, USAA idol with celebrity host and judges (the girl from ENews Daily 10), lots and lots of food, casinos, flip book photos, a hollywood walk of fame (see below), and rock'n music by The Band from TV (hilarious because every member is from a TV show) and Darius Rucker (Hootie gone Country and I have to say I like both!). Its fun to see everyone dressed from jeans to ball gowns and everything in between. Some people go all out like prom and rent limos and stay on the Riverwalk. Its quite a party to say the least.
Darius on the big screen ( I couldn't get a great up close picture)
Chris discovers his star on the walk of fame as we were heading toward the casinos. Turns out each of the employees who were deployed this past year got a star. Pretty cool.
Our best friends Ana and Ben with Mr. and Mrs. Clause themselves!
Us too!
During the season one of my best friends from college was visiting her family in the Austin area. I haven't seen this girl in years! As an Army wife Myriah has traveled from Texas to Kentucky to Hawaii and now she lives in Colorodo. She is pregnant and expecting a little boy so what a pefect reason to have a Sunday brunch at ZTejas with some of my long time friends from UT. It was a great little celebration in the midst of Christmas caos.
Elizabeth, Hadley, and Julie.
A baby blue winter cake for the couple as they start their family...The Brady Bunch (how cute is that!)
Myriah and Adam
The girls....Elizabeth, Hadley, Julie, Myriah, Me, Rebekah and Angela.....we missed you Laura, Jenna and Meagan!
We spent Christmas Eve with my family. We had dinner, open gifts, and talked all night. Thanks to Randall for taking these great pictures!
Aunt Anna and Mom....there were never more together sisters
Jude's favorite part was climbinig the gifts and playing with the wrapping paper....the presents inside were pretty cool too.
Uncle Chris is so funny!
Aunt Sonia, Uncle Chris and Jude
We spent Christmas Day with Chris' family. I completly forgot to take any pictures during gift opening and playing with the boys outside in the freezing cold! I guess I was just having to much fun. I did manage to take the following two pictures that summed up the day for both Jude and Noah.
Noah and his trains....never apart!
Pick me up mommy!!!
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