Monday, December 28, 2009

Our Christmas...

Our Christmas at home was different this year; as it is every year. As you will see by the pictures. We opened our family gifts before Ted,Angelie, Grandma Colleen, A.Kellie, U.Ed, and Bob came over.
Then when Ted, Angelie, and Bob came over they opened their gifts….It was a good time…here are the pictures!
Morning shot! This is what I look like when I jump out of bed…
From Christmas at home


The tree and my kitty Abby
From Christmas at home


Dad setting up Mom’s new clock…before she came in.
From Christmas at home


Mom and her new coffee pot..love it!
From Christmas at home


Papa opening something…
From Christmas at home


Ted and Angelie…
From Christmas at home


My favorite thing of the day!!! Bob reading Fox in Socks!
From Christmas at home


Denver and his wonderful smile!
From Christmas at home

Sunday, December 27, 2009

Elliott Family Photo Shoot...

A Christmas doesn’t go by without the annual family photo shoot. This year of course, Angelie got to join us, and experience how long mom’s photo shoots last. It was great ummm…dare I say “fun”…No they really turned out nice!
From 2009 Family Photo Shoot


From 2009 Family Photo Shoot


From 2009 Family Photo Shoot


From 2009 Family Photo Shoot


From 2009 Family Photo Shoot

Another Great New Christmas Song....

Saturday, December 26, 2009

Ice Skating at Clinton Square

On December 20th Angelie,Ted,Marianne,Steve,Autum,Bob, and I all got together and headed to Clinton Square for some ice skating!
It was a lot of fun and it was a wonderful time reconnecting with Marianne and meeting Steve! WHo I might add had never been skating.
Good times! : )

Marianne and Steve lacing up.
From Clinton Square


Ready...Set...
From Clinton Square


GO!!Angelie and Ted
From Clinton Square


Bob and Ashley
From Clinton Square


Marianne,Steve, and Autum
From Clinton Square


Group shot...minus the photographer..Autum
From Clinton Square


Sisters!!
From Clinton Square


From Clinton Square


Autum's random guy shot...yes,he was a total stranger.
From Clinton Square


Bob,Autum, and I
From Clinton Square


Afterwards, we went to Olive Garden...
From Clinton Square

Denver was Joseph!

Denver was in a Christmas skit at church this year. He played Joseph! The little ones where so cute up there acting out the
Nativity!
From Christmas



From Christmas


From Christmas

SU Basketball!!

On December 12 we got the opportunity to go to the Dome and watch SU vs St.Bonaventure! My cousin Maria attends St.Bona so
it was a nice game to go see. Of course, SU won but it was a tight game for awhile!

Here are some good friends of mine. Lindsay and Travis in front and Lindsays parents are in the back.

From SU Basketball


Nicole came too!!
From SU Basketball


From SU Basketball


And Autum...
From SU Basketball


From SU Basketball


Ok where's my Family?? In this picture there are people we know..sorry its blurry but they sat on St.Bona side while we where on SU side.
From SU Basketball

Sunday, November 29, 2009

A New Christmas Song...

Here is a new Christmas song my family has found, and we really like it!

Saturday, November 28, 2009

Our First Christmas Tree Lighting....

When one has nothing going on; one must find something to do!!! Sooo, we went to a Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Syracuse! It was a lot of fun and to make things perfect it snowed!

Denver took the pictures of the Christmas decorations:
From Thanksgiving2009


The kids choir:
From Thanksgiving2009


The bizarre Snow princess…(frankly the “thing” was ugly!)
From Thanksgiving2009


The Christmas tree!!
From Thanksgiving2009


Denver, Bob, and I
From Thanksgiving2009


Elena, Michio, and baby Mila
From Thanksgiving2009

Friday, November 27, 2009

Thanksgiving Pictures...

We spent a wonderful evening at my A.Kim and U.Vinnie's house; where good food was had!!
From Thanksgiving2009


From Thanksgiving2009


Anna and Autum…cousins
From Thanksgiving2009


After dinner…

From Thanksgiving2009


Grandma!!

From Thanksgiving2009


Mom’s oldest sister Kellie, her husband Ed, and Lisa in the middle

From Thanksgiving2009


Mom’s brother Ken and his family…
From Thanksgiving2009


COUSINS!!!
From Thanksgiving2009

I'm afraid so...

Ladies and Gentlemen you'll never believe me when I tell you my mom dyed my dad's beard...so here is proof!!
From Thanksgiving2009


From Thanksgiving2009

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!

Hey Everyone,
I can't believe it is time to gather together with family and friends and give thanks for the blessings the Lord has given to us this year! Wow! every year gets faster...
For my family every year doesn't matter what side of the family we gather with the Elliott family brings a thankful journal to our meal, and everyone writes in it! No choice!! = ) We have been doing this tradition for quite awhile now, and it is really a good one everyone should try. What's even more fun getting to read what everyone wrote years before. Sometimes its the same thing over and over, but then other people actually get wordy...hahaha..yay! I am one those "wordy" people. But even the little kids who have written in it get more mature and their handwriting gets better,too.
I hope that you have a wonderful Thanksgiving! I know we shall....
Love to all

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Hump day...

hahaha...I learned the term "hump day" when I signed on at the school. Meaning its Wednesday and we are half way through our week, so stop dragging your feet because its all downhill from here...(till next "hump day" anyway.) My job at the school is still a love/hate relationship. I do have to say it seems like the good days are starting to out weigh the bad ones! YAY!!! Took long enough; we are 50 days or so into the school year. I must say that morning at school is my favorite; right before the kids come....Seriously, all the teachers are trying to figure out their lessons for the day and sort of stressed out, but when I get there....you can say my smile melts away the stress...lol Ok I am being serious! I have had more then one teacher come to me and say thanks for always smiling...I've also gotten why are you always smiling? You come in everyday the same way? what's wrong with you? In return...I smile..I have alot to be thankful for and just because my job can be stressful doesn't mean I should pout about it and bring everyone else around me down too.
Oh, and lets not forget the beautiful little kindergartners who love you and just want to hug you...the unconditional love that they have even when they are grumpy is so precious! I love it and I am thankful each day I get to go into the kindergarten class and help out. When I don't they ask me where I have been...or if I'm in the hall they say "Hello, Miss Ashley"...why shouldn't I smile?!! LOVE IT!!
So last night we had 7 beautiful German hounds...I repeat German hounds!! They are so sweet making their little grunting noises and sucking the life out of Freckles. Which by the way, is her last litter. We will be getting her fixed when theses puppies are gone. Oh, and rumor has it one is remaining on the farm. Yup, a new addition to our dog pound. I'm sure Autum will pick out a cute one; since she is the one that takes care of them. I'm pretty sure it will be a male,too. They don't run like females....
Also. we are counting down the days till Ted's Birthday. He will be 24 on Monday. This is the time of year where he thinks he can catch up, but he can't! I still give him the satisfaction of being asked if he is the oldest...Thanks to all who ask that. It makes my day. = )
Let's see...I think that is about it for this week...(this post is dedicated to Jason Cassulis....see I am getting better!)

Monday, November 16, 2009

Indian Summer

I got to say I can't believe we are half way through November and here in NY it has been W-A-R-M!! Ok so its a tad cold,but the weather is more like October then November...It's really nice and strange at the same time...I'm just saying. = )
With that said, I'm off to work...Enjoy your week!
(Yay!this wireless thing is so sweet!!)

Wednesday, November 11, 2009