Tuesday, December 29, 2009
December 29 - The Last Snow Of The Year
We were surprised with a little snowstorm today. It started around 2:30 in the Portland area, but it didn't take long for it to hit Ridgefield. The kids enjoyed some time outside, while Mommy enjoyed a 2+ hour commute home. Turns out I was one of the lucky ones. Some of my peers took 3.5 - 4.5 hours to get home.
Monday, December 28, 2009
Saturday, December 26, 2009
December 26 - This Is What Cute Looks Like
Girls had a lovely day playing today. Uncle Ross and Aunt Lynn came over for dinner tonight. We had a great time. They were very generous with gifts for the girls (and for us.) I'll post some pictures from Saturday evening when I have a chance.
In case you forgot or need more samples, this also is what cute looks like (grin):
I absolutely love these pictures. Katie saw Maggie sitting in the blue chair and, as expected, she wanted to join Maggie. It looks at various times as if Maggie is telling Katie a secret or trying to glob onto her nose :-)
In case you forgot or need more samples, this also is what cute looks like (grin):
I absolutely love these pictures. Katie saw Maggie sitting in the blue chair and, as expected, she wanted to join Maggie. It looks at various times as if Maggie is telling Katie a secret or trying to glob onto her nose :-)
Friday, December 25, 2009
December 25 - Merry Christmas!
OK, so it's taken me a ridiculously long time to blog about our Christmas celebration (today is actually January 18).
We had a wonderful Christmas morning. I think our gift opening last longer than the tour by the S.S. Minnow! Each present Katie unwrapped needed to be immediately opened and played with. I suppose I should appreciate and enjoy the leisure, because the "done in 15 minutes flat" years are certainly ahead of us!
We took a break in the gift-giving so I could make Daddy his favorite breakfast... biscuits and gravy! They turned out pretty darn good, if I say so myself!
The surprise gift of the day for me was... a newer, more fangled Keurig coffee maker! We now have the same fancy one my folks have... LOVE IT!!!!! I was ridiculously excited about it-- fortunately, I don't think Kevin captured that on video.
Grandma and Grandpa came over in the afternoon and we exchanged gifts from them. I got a toaster oven (woo hoo!) and a new crock pot cookbook and tons of other stuff. Reminds me-- I need to print out some pictures for Kevin's new photo albums!
It got to be so late in the day that I think we had to forego a nap for Katie (always a little dangerous)
We went over to Darren and Debbie's for a lovely Christmas dinner. I'm always so grateful for a dinner invitation from them. They are wonderful cooks and excellent company (of course they are, they're family!) They made us Paella. What a labor of love!
We had a wonderful Christmas morning. I think our gift opening last longer than the tour by the S.S. Minnow! Each present Katie unwrapped needed to be immediately opened and played with. I suppose I should appreciate and enjoy the leisure, because the "done in 15 minutes flat" years are certainly ahead of us!
We took a break in the gift-giving so I could make Daddy his favorite breakfast... biscuits and gravy! They turned out pretty darn good, if I say so myself!
The surprise gift of the day for me was... a newer, more fangled Keurig coffee maker! We now have the same fancy one my folks have... LOVE IT!!!!! I was ridiculously excited about it-- fortunately, I don't think Kevin captured that on video.
Grandma and Grandpa came over in the afternoon and we exchanged gifts from them. I got a toaster oven (woo hoo!) and a new crock pot cookbook and tons of other stuff. Reminds me-- I need to print out some pictures for Kevin's new photo albums!
It got to be so late in the day that I think we had to forego a nap for Katie (always a little dangerous)
We went over to Darren and Debbie's for a lovely Christmas dinner. I'm always so grateful for a dinner invitation from them. They are wonderful cooks and excellent company (of course they are, they're family!) They made us Paella. What a labor of love!
Sunday, December 20, 2009
December 20 - Peek-a-Boo!
Katie was having a fun time playing Peek-a-boo with Maggie while Maggie was enjoying a little dinner. Made for a messy meal, with Maggie constantly turning her head at the perfect moment!
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