Tuesday, January 20, 2009

A Perfect Snowy Day

Our kids had not seen snow since either one was brought home from Russia. (2004 and 2007)

They had a blast. Cinnamon rolls, hot chocolate and bacon for breakfast. Out to play in the snow. Back in to warm up with more hot chocolate and some tomato soup for lunch. Then naps, back out to play some more, in for dinner, a nice warm bath and early bedtime.

Aaahhhh! Bedtime! ;-)

Saturday, January 10, 2009

What We've Been Up To...

October, November and December proved to be just as busy for us as they have always been. After wrapping up a successful Adoption Seminar & Expo at the end of September, I took a much need break to enjoy my favorite time of year.

October was filled with visits to the local pumpkin farms, a visit from my sister and new neice, a vacation in the mountains, Mike's birthday and of course Halloween.

November was busy with Emily's birthday Tea Party, our anniversary, my birthday, a visit from my parents, pictures with Santa, Thanksgiving, decorating the house and a fun neighborhood event with Santa, hot chocolate, cookies and hayrides.

December I did lots of baking and cooking, shopping, Christmas parties, getting together with long lost friends, my parents coming for a visit, Jesus' birthday, Emily's actual birthday, New Year's and house cleaning.

I just LOVE the holiday's. Did I mention I had two weeks off???