Christmas in Virginia

Ryan tries out his photography skills

with his new camera.


We enjoy and evening in Alexandria, VA

with Aunt Lynne and Uncle Anthony.


Bella enjoys playing with her cousin's train set at the

Johnson Family Christmas party in Richmond, VA.


Ryan warms up with a cup of Starbucks
at the Reston Town Center.


Me and the girls snuggle up in our
matching jammies for a photo!

Ryan, Jake, and Honey act tough for the camera.

Merry Christmas from the Sanders Family!

"For a child will be born for us, a son will be given to us, and the government will be on His shoulders. He will be named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace."

Isaiah 9:6

This weekend we celebrated Christmas with Ryan parents.
I dipped down deep into my corny bag and got us all matching jammies for the occassion.

'Twas lots of fun!

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Christmas with Us!

1. Wrapping paper or gift bags? Wrapping Paper (or bag - depends on size of gift and who gift is for!) -Tonia

2. Real tree or Artificial? Artificial –Bella

3. When do you put up the tree? After Thanksgiving- The Sanders Family

4. When do you take the tree down? After New Year's Day

(really close to spring or sometimes summer, LOL) –Ryan and Tonia

5. Do you like eggnog? I like the thought of it!- Tonia

6. Favorite gift received as a child: A hot pink scooter. (I was THE only kid with one other than my brother. He had electric green. We thought we hung the moon!) -Tonia

7. Hardest person to buy for? My brother. -Tonia

8. Easiest person to buy for? Tonia or Bella. -Ryan

9. Do you have a nativity scene? Yes (wrapped up somewhere.) –The Sanders Family

10. Mail or email Christmas cards? Both! and always LATE! -Tonia

11. Worst Christmas gift you ever received? Ugly earrings. –Tonia

12. Favorite Christmas Movie? The Grinch Who Stole Christmas -Tonia

13. When do you start shopping for Christmas? As early as when I see something I want to give someone. -Tonia

14. Have you ever recycled a Christmas present? Yes. (sorry if you got one) -Ryan

15. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? Sweet Potatoes, Ham, Macaroni. –The Sanders Family

16. Lights on the tree? Yes...lots (white or pink) -Bella

17. Favorite Christmas song? Santa Baby! –Tonia and Bella

18. Travel at Christmas or stay home? Travel –The Sanders Family

19. Can you name all of Santa's reindeer? With help, yes! –The Sanders family

20. Angel on the tree top or a star? A Bow. –The Sanders Family

21. Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning? Christmas Day –The Sanders Family

22. Most annoying thing about this time of the year? The traffic -Ryan

23. Favorite ornament theme or color? Pink -Bella

24. Favorite for Christmas dinner? Ham & Pineapple stuffing. -Bella

25. What do you want for Christmas this year? World Peace! –The Sanders Family

Sanders Elf Boogie!

Send your own ElfYourself eCards

While Santa's away, the elves will play.
Especially the Sanders elves!

Tacky Christmas Sweaters

Holiday parties can be so much fun!
Lots of fruit cake, egg nog, "Dirty Santa",
and tacky Christmas sweaters.

Here we are at Jayne and Jeremy's party this weekend.

Let the Dancing Begin

Today was a fun day.

Hubby and I took off work early and enjoyed the moment I have waited for all of my life. Our baby girl started taking formal dance lessons today, and she is just DARLING!

She finally fits her ballet slippers and tutu that she has had since forever (I planned for this), and nothing is cuter than this picture of Daddy getting her ready to dance for the first time.

We are so proud of her and can't wait to see her first recital.

Bella Turned 2 Years Old Today!

Wow. It happened so fast!

Today is officially Isabella's 2nd birthday,

and we just can't believe it.

Our little baby girl is a toddler now.

Happy 2nd Birthday Isabella Princess!

Bella's 2nd Annual Costume Ball

Thank you for coming to celebrate my 2nd Birthday:
Honey, Lydia, Elijah, Reagan, Chase, Jared, Donald,
Jude, Gabrielle, Mandy, Herman, Marie, and Ben!

Love Always,

Isabella

McDonald's Playdate

Bella hangs out with Ronald McDonald during a lunch playday with Gracie.

Tonia's Birthday in Atlanta

For my birthday we had a wonderful dinner and dessert at Cafe Intermezzo in Atlanta, GA.

It's definitely one of my favorite places to go for coffee while in town.

Bella's 1st Swim Lesson

Today we took Bella to the pool for the very 1st time. She had a ball!

It's so funny to see how much she loved being in the water. Needless to say we had a hard time trying to get her out when it was time to leave.

Cover Kid

Bella just finished her first modeling audition for the cover of parent magazine.

That smile is not what she did in front of the judges!