Christmas at my Dads

The family... and coming new in 2009.... baby Pollard.... as Jason and Gina announced they have a little one due June 23.Chase, Chelsey, Allision and Rhett.

This was Rhett and his rocking chair he got for Christmas from my parents. Justin had rec'd this rocking chair on his 1st Christmas from our grandparents and Dad had it redone for Rhett. Please note that the upholstery is done in "camo".

Jason and his "2" can of De-Icer. Winters are hard in Minnesota.

This was the Pollard Christmas. We all gathered on Saturday after Christmas at the Golf Course. Just too many to comfortably all fit at Grandma's.

This is all of us Pollard cousins (or grandkids of Grandma) with Grandma Cile. The ladies from L to R: Debbie, Grandma and Myself. Guys L to R: Kevin, Mark, Kyle, Jason, Gary, Justin and Greg.
This is a picture of all the great grand kids and great great grandkids. I believe there are a few missing from the picture who couldn't be with us.

Christmas at Gaines

Gaines Cousins - setting L to R: Logan, Chase, Carson, Leah and Austin. Laying on the laps, Chelsey and laying on the back of the coach, Callie.

Christmas Morning

Chelsey got her cow-girl boots as she calls them. Not sure what sparked the interest, but so far it was money well spent, she's wore them everyday since Christmas.

She got a new coat with"fur" around the collar. She and Chase keep arguing on what kind of fur it is. I just tell her "fake".

Chase and the guitar for his Guitar Hero World Tour he got for the Xbox. Chelsey knew he was getting guitar hero and kept asking me which one I bought, I didn't have a clue. Well, as it turned out I got the right one, World Tour, now I know why it cost me more. Can't say that I'm very good at it though as it booed me off the stage the first time I played for "failing" the song before I made it past the first verse. Ok, so with a little practice I have gotten better but I'm sure I will be on the easy level from now to next year!!!

All Chase wanted was an Xbox 360. And of course, as with most of our electronic purchases, we've already had to head out to Game Stop and buy a new cord. They sure don't make things like they used to.

Chase and his under armour cold gear. I'm sure if he gets a hold of my password he'll try and delete this picture!!

Chelsey and her Nintendo DS. I don't see how kids keep their heads buried in these games!

Christmas Eve at The Gaines

I don't have any pictures of this get together. On Christmas Eve we jump around 1st at one family then another. The Gaines met this year at Willey's Resturant; since one of the cousins owns it, they allowed the family to gather for the festivities. Since Grandpa Estel and Grandma Jane are getting up there, it's alot easier this way. My kids are very fortunate to still have great-grandparents who are able to gather for large family functions.

Christmas Eve 2008

Christmas Eve at home before we headed out for the Hunolt and Gaines Christmas Dinners.

Chesley and the love of her life, Sadie, her loveable weiner dog.

Chase a Sadie; although technically Chelsey's dog, everybody claims her!!

Chase, Chelsey and Sadie of course.Santa and Mrs. Claus made a visit to my parents house for the Hunolt Christmas. I have never in my life seen 2 kids set on Santa's lap like Allison and Rhett did. This is my niece and nephew.

The Last Few Days

Ok, so Chase has had another basketball game against Highland, gee that is a long way up there in the dark through deer country!! They won again so their record is now 5 - 2. Yeah!!!

Chelsey had her Christmas program at the school last night. K - 2nd sang first and then 3 and 4th came out to be the chorus for the 5th grade Christmas Play entitled "Santa Goes Green". It was adorable. Chelsey was one of the trees. They have been practicing for several weeks and she wouldn't even practice her songs in front of me. She didn't want to spoil it she kept telling me. It was adorable and the kids did an excellent job. There were a number of characters in the play such as trees, reindeer, toy soldiers, rag dolls, penguins, snowmen and of course Santa and Mrs. Claus. They all deserve a big round of applause!!!!


From L to R: Jordan aka Elf; Myah aka Ragdoll; Chelsey aka Tree and Taylor aka Tree.

Driving Me Crazy

Ok, so right now my 13 year old is driving the dog nuts, which in turn is driving me crazy as well as Chelsey. He is blowing on some kind of a duck call which is just driving the little weiner dog nuts. She is barking and running around the house. The more I tell Chase to quit the harder he blows. I think I need to walk outside in the cold, take a deep breathe and come back in and regroup.

Chase Won 1st Place!!!

Shelbina Middle School Boys Win First Place

Last night the boys played for 1st place against North Shelby and won. I think the score was 38 to 26. It was a great game and Chase ( #44) played an amazing game. He had 8 points, 11 rebounds and 4 fouls. While fouls aren't always a good thing, it can be a sign that you played hard and that he did!! It was a very proud moment for his mom.

McWilliams Get Together

The 5 McWilliams cousins: Leslie, Sherry, Matt, Susan and Kara. We celebrate Thanksgiving and Christmas all during Thanksgiving since Kara and her family come from Tennessee. Sherry, Kara and I all braved the Black Friday shopping but we didn't leave until 7 a.m. that morning then the kids and spouses met us that night for supper out and bowling which has sort of become a tradition.

Sisterly love.

This is Matt's little girl Callie getting acquainted with Bailey's new puppy Bo. Bo is a Yorkie, who at 9 weeks, only weighed 1 lb. 7 oz.