Christmas, Part Two

Next up, Caitlin's immediate family on Christmas Eve!

I hope you enjoy the quality of photos on this blog from hereon out, because we're now shooting with a Sony A55 DSLR!

We got together for a delicious dinner and, of course, opened presents. There was so much excitement in the room!

Next, we headed to Grandma and Grandpa's house to do presents just from them. Another effort to spread things out and keep from overwhelming the kiddos...

We are so excited that tomorrow is Christmas!

Christmas, Part One

That's right, party people. PART ONE.

Our Christmas begins on December 23rd, with a more "intimate" celebration with Brett's immediate family. We do dinner and open gifts in a manner much less chaotic than if it were his entire family.

Also, Santa visits.

After Santa heads back to the North Pole to finalize his delivery route, the kids open presents from Nana, Papa, Uncle Matt, Aunt Renae, and Bengta.

Wyatt's Christmas Pageant

This morning was Wyatt's first Christmas Pageant! We've been hearing him hum the songs around the house, so it was fun to finally see him sing them with his classmates.

Waiting for big brother Wyatt!

Wyatt with his good friend Garrett

Wyatt's Preschool Class

Wyatt and his cousin Caden wishing us a "Merry Christmas!"

So sad that it's time for mommy and daddy to go back to work...

Wyatt and Miss Jennie

Mr. Mayor

Tonight, Brett was nominated and voted to be the Mayor of Madera!

Waiting for the Council Meeting to begin (Thanks, Theresa!)

Brett is both ready and excited to lead such a phenomenal council, and we look forward to seeing what's in store for him in his new position.

The changing of the chairs with Past Mayor, Robert Poythress

Mayor Brett Frazier, outgoing Mayor Robert Poythress,
and Mayor Pro Tempore Andrew Medellin

Now get to work! Brett is interviewed by local news station CBS 47

Caitlin and Renae celebrating at The Vineyard

They're Having a...

We have a new niece on the way!

We can't wait to meet Baby Girl Manke!

Charlie Jasper

Meet Charlie Jasper, the newest addition to our family.

Charlie is an almost-5-month-old purebred Maltese whose mom had to get rid of him due to her busy schedule. The family we got him from was so sweet, and they gave us everything from puppy chow to his toothbrush/paste. He's adjusting really well to Jack, our Chow/Daschund/Corgi mix, and slept well his first night in his new home.

Welcome to the family, Charlie!

RACE RECAP: Two Cities Half-Marathon (Relay)

This morning, we (Brett and Caitlin) ran the Two Cities Half-Marathon! It sounds like it should be a lot of work, but we ran it as a relay with two good friends of ours.

Team Madera Mayor-thoners
Brett ran with good friend and Mayor of Madera, Robert Poythress. Rob ran the first half (5.7 miles) and Brett wrapped up the second half (7.4 miles). The guys finished in 1:42:39, which was 7th place for the men's division!

Team Will Run for Wine
Caitlin ran with Celeste Voyles, Brett's campaign treasurer who has become a good friend of ours. (She ran her first half-marathon in October! Woohoo!) Caitlin ran the first half and Celeste did the second. The girls finished in 2:17:33.