Saturday, December 31, 2011

New Year's Eve



Ethan and I decided to take the kids bowling on New Year's Eve day.  They had the entire bowling alley decorated with balloons to get ready for the evening festivities.  We danced to 80's music as we bowled the afternoon away.  We hope to make this a family tradition with the kids each year.  

Hailey and Tyler were excited to start bowling and were hoping to get  a few strikes! 

Hailey striking a pose before she takes a turn.

Tyler was trying to show off by doing some push up's on the bowling balls. 

Tyler was feeling good after having a glass of pink lemonade.  


Tyler is thinking how he can convince mom to get another glass of pink lemonade before his next turn.

Sunday, December 18, 2011

Christmas 2011

The Knepp family celebrated a wonderful holiday season this year. Before Christmas we enjoyed hearing the story of The Night Before Christmas at the Schlow Centre Region Library then headed off for a ride on the Polar Express trolley in State College. The trolley took us for a ride to Santa’s Workshop at the Penn State Downtown Theatre where the kids were able to take a photo with Santa and then pick out a gift from Santa's workshop. We also enjoyed celebrating the holidays with family and friends. The kids were very excited for Christmas morning to arrive and also to visit with family.    

Hailey, mommy and Tyler enjoying a ride on the Polar Express trolley.

Tyler and Hailey posing for the camera on Christmas Eve. 

Mommy, Hailey and Tyler putting puzzles together before company arrived on Christmas Eve.

Tyler opening up one of his "sock" gifts from Aunt Anna Jane & Uncle Ray. 

Aunt Anna Jane opening up Vera Bradley Bag from the Knepp's. 

Pap Pap Knepp opening up his gift from the Knepp's and the Izzo's.
We are still working on opening up gifts from Aunt Anna Jane and Uncle Ray.
Hailey opening up her first gift on Christmas morning.
Tyler opening up his first gifts on Christmas morning. 

Hailey got some knee pads to go along with her scooter from Santa.

Hailey opening up her scooter that she really wanted from Santa.

Tyler was thrilled that he got his own suitcase for sleep overs from Santa. 

Hailey was excited to get the straw connectors that we played with at the Children's  Museum here in State College.

Hailey was extremely excited to open up a puppy game to go along with her Nintendo DS that she got from Santa.

Tyler was thrilled that he got Toy Story figurines from Santa to add to his collection. 

Hailey couldn't wait to play her I Spy Eagle Eye game. 

Hailey got a new Ken and Barbie from the Toy Story movie to add to her collection. 

Tyler was anxious to play with his new cars from the Cars movie. 

Tyler was happy that Santa remembered how much loves playing games.