At the Cafe

Joseph went with me to the Cafe to take some pictures to be used for publicity. We often go there on dates, and he even has a regular order - a chocolate creamy blended! (I prefer the lemon-berry smoothie.) This picture of him is one of my favorite (of the 100 or so I took).

This is one we actually used (or one very similar - it's hard to know for sure.) We also got some great shots of the outside of the building.

Snow in January!

What fun! Lots of snow! Well, really not so much, but because of the wind, it all piled up in our driveway. The boys had a lot of fun making forts and having snow ball fights. Bill wasn't that excited about having to dig the car out though.

Thomas ready with ammunition!

Dress Up!

We were out showing some visiting friends the city when we found this little picture-taking site. Our family had a great time putting on old fashioned clothing and taking pictures. The photo session was lots of fun with the photographer giving directions for our expressions - at one point, he told me to look "shamed" (a traditional wifely pose, eyes downcast), but I kept laughing. Here are two of my favorites.



What an interesting afternoon!

Happy Christmas!

Wishing you a very happy Christmas from the Hampton household.

We had a wonderful day celebrating, playing, and relaxing! Some highlights include a delicious homemade Chinese dinner with friends Christmas Eve, singing carols early Christmas morning, playing games, and talking with family via Vontage.

Christmas Eve dinner at our house

Indiana Jones and his whip - this was the perfect gift for Joseph!


William really wanted an airsoft shotgun, and I managed to get it in through customs and airport security. He is enjoying shooting tin cans and targets in our backyard. So far, the neighbors haven't complained!


Thomas!


And, of course, time for the Wii!

We wish you and your family a wonderful celebration of the birth of our Savior. May you enjoy this great time of year!

Joseph's Buddy

Joseph has a great time with the kitten - dragging around a piece of trash for him to chase, hauling him around the house, and just generally "loving on" him. For his part, Purrcy doesn't really seem to mind and rarely uses his claws.

Joseph and Purrcy

Preschool Studies

Joseph goes to preschool three days a week, and he is loving it, especially his enthusiastic teachers and all the great kids. Twice a week, he carpools with four sweet girls, whom he especially loves. But this school isn't just about education and social interaction; Sunday, at church, we noticed that Joseph was singing all the praise songs - he had learned them at school! We are so thankful for these great teachers.

Joseph and "his girls"

The Library

You know, it has always been my dream to live in a house with a library; and here it is! Of course, it is also in process. But there are shelves and books - and boys!