Probably not, but thats ok- I am not forcing anyone to read what I write ;) (I have no idea why some of these are pixely- they aren't in real life- guess they uploaded weird- oh well- enjoy! )
The holidays are more or less officially over today for our family. Tim's sister and her family pulled out around 5:00 this evening, so after a long whirlwind week of Christmas, things should start to get back to normal.
Christmas began for us more or less one week ago today. It was then that we traveled up to my parent's home to spend two days with them and celebrate Christmas a few days early. We actually had WONDERFUL weather to drive in- that doesn't usually happen this time of year in Ohio. On the way to my parent's home we stopped at Aurora Farms Childrens Place Outlet and picked up this ADORABLE coat in blue for Miss Addie. With all the discounts, I was able to get it for just $8 :) I just LOVE bargains!
Anyways...we had our Christmas up there on Friday, December 23rd. We all received wonderful gifts from my parents and brother's family. My highlight was my 70-300mm lense from my parents. Micah's big gift was his V-Smile from Grandma and Grandpa and his Geotrax Workin Town Railway. Addie's favorites were her two (and Mommy had already bought a newborn one-lol) Cabbage Patch Dolls. We haven't yet put together her Learn Around Gym, but I am sure she will love that as well :)
Friday evening we were able to get together with Lindsay, mark and Xander- it was so great to see them again :) I so wish we lived closer- but at least we can still pick things right up when we are together. We had a nice visit- even though Micah was just a bit possessive about his train ;) All in all we had a great time visiting up there although it went really fast.
Saturday after breakfast we packed up and headed back towards home for Tim's sister's Christmas Eve party. It was a nice time as always- we ate a lot and saw Tim's sister's family from Maine for the first time since this summer. Pittsburgh beat the Browns- so Tim was extra extra cheerful that day. Following the party, we headed home for a few hours before going over to the church for Christmas Eve Services.
After the service, I think we may have went to Tim's parent's house to visit- though my brain is awfully foggy right now ;) At some time that nite, we were home and Micah left his little note for Santa along with some milk, cookies and carrots (though he snitched a cookie before heading up to bed- tsk tsk!) After the children were all nestled in their bed, we had a grand time trying to program toys (yeah- sure we did!) and getting everything all magical for the morning.
Sunday was going to be a busy day, but I wanted to have the kids see some gifts before heading to church. That may not have been such a great idea- Micah was a crab and wanted NOTHING- I mean- NOTHING to do with the presents. We finally got him to look at his stocking and open one gift and then it was time to meet up with Tim's family to head to his Dad's church for service. We had a wonderful time with their congregation- it is really nice to go and visit such a friendly church. I love the small town atmoshpere that just pours from them :)
Following church I think we ate with his family and then came home to have our Christmas. Micah needed a bit of coaxing, but he finally was really into the whole present idea. Addie loved ripping the paper and then promptly shoving it in her mouth ;) They both were overly spoiled- that darn Santa! Micah's big gifts were his huge Thomas Train Add-on kit, Little Laptop and Elmo Knows Your Name. Addie received another Cabbage Patch, a DVD IQ Lamb, Little People Castle and lots of clothes. They both had lots of odds and ends for each and many dvds and cds to share. Tim and I already knew a lot of what each of us were getting - which was kinda sad- but at least it was things we each liked ;) I had already reaceived my 50mm lens awhile back and last week we had set up my new scrapping desk :) Those were my main two gifts and then Tim suprised me with a few clothing items and a Starbucks Gift Card (awww- that was sweet- b/c he HATES coffee but knows I LOVE Starbucks! He did this all on his own!) Tim received a Steelers Boxed Set of Superbowl Games, Lots of Clothes, tons of DVDs and ITunes cards so he can download some U2 that he is craving :)
Christmas nite we went to Tim's parents house again to have "Christmas Eve" with all the family now that his other sister and her family were there (our BIL is a new UM Pastor in Southern Ohio). The kids set out milk and cookies, Dad B. read "Night Before Christmas" and the kids enjoyed one another.
Monday was Christmas morning- but I am out of time for now ;) You will have to come back tomorrow to read about the rest of the week- this is already waaayy too long!
I will proabably throw some pictures in this post in just a bit- and slowly upload the rest into Yahoo as I get time.
The holidays are more or less officially over today for our family. Tim's sister and her family pulled out around 5:00 this evening, so after a long whirlwind week of Christmas, things should start to get back to normal.
Christmas began for us more or less one week ago today. It was then that we traveled up to my parent's home to spend two days with them and celebrate Christmas a few days early. We actually had WONDERFUL weather to drive in- that doesn't usually happen this time of year in Ohio. On the way to my parent's home we stopped at Aurora Farms Childrens Place Outlet and picked up this ADORABLE coat in blue for Miss Addie. With all the discounts, I was able to get it for just $8 :) I just LOVE bargains!
Anyways...we had our Christmas up there on Friday, December 23rd. We all received wonderful gifts from my parents and brother's family. My highlight was my 70-300mm lense from my parents. Micah's big gift was his V-Smile from Grandma and Grandpa and his Geotrax Workin Town Railway. Addie's favorites were her two (and Mommy had already bought a newborn one-lol) Cabbage Patch Dolls. We haven't yet put together her Learn Around Gym, but I am sure she will love that as well :)
Friday evening we were able to get together with Lindsay, mark and Xander- it was so great to see them again :) I so wish we lived closer- but at least we can still pick things right up when we are together. We had a nice visit- even though Micah was just a bit possessive about his train ;) All in all we had a great time visiting up there although it went really fast.
Saturday after breakfast we packed up and headed back towards home for Tim's sister's Christmas Eve party. It was a nice time as always- we ate a lot and saw Tim's sister's family from Maine for the first time since this summer. Pittsburgh beat the Browns- so Tim was extra extra cheerful that day. Following the party, we headed home for a few hours before going over to the church for Christmas Eve Services.
After the service, I think we may have went to Tim's parent's house to visit- though my brain is awfully foggy right now ;) At some time that nite, we were home and Micah left his little note for Santa along with some milk, cookies and carrots (though he snitched a cookie before heading up to bed- tsk tsk!) After the children were all nestled in their bed, we had a grand time trying to program toys (yeah- sure we did!) and getting everything all magical for the morning.
Sunday was going to be a busy day, but I wanted to have the kids see some gifts before heading to church. That may not have been such a great idea- Micah was a crab and wanted NOTHING- I mean- NOTHING to do with the presents. We finally got him to look at his stocking and open one gift and then it was time to meet up with Tim's family to head to his Dad's church for service. We had a wonderful time with their congregation- it is really nice to go and visit such a friendly church. I love the small town atmoshpere that just pours from them :)
Following church I think we ate with his family and then came home to have our Christmas. Micah needed a bit of coaxing, but he finally was really into the whole present idea. Addie loved ripping the paper and then promptly shoving it in her mouth ;) They both were overly spoiled- that darn Santa! Micah's big gifts were his huge Thomas Train Add-on kit, Little Laptop and Elmo Knows Your Name. Addie received another Cabbage Patch, a DVD IQ Lamb, Little People Castle and lots of clothes. They both had lots of odds and ends for each and many dvds and cds to share. Tim and I already knew a lot of what each of us were getting - which was kinda sad- but at least it was things we each liked ;) I had already reaceived my 50mm lens awhile back and last week we had set up my new scrapping desk :) Those were my main two gifts and then Tim suprised me with a few clothing items and a Starbucks Gift Card (awww- that was sweet- b/c he HATES coffee but knows I LOVE Starbucks! He did this all on his own!) Tim received a Steelers Boxed Set of Superbowl Games, Lots of Clothes, tons of DVDs and ITunes cards so he can download some U2 that he is craving :)
Christmas nite we went to Tim's parents house again to have "Christmas Eve" with all the family now that his other sister and her family were there (our BIL is a new UM Pastor in Southern Ohio). The kids set out milk and cookies, Dad B. read "Night Before Christmas" and the kids enjoyed one another.
Monday was Christmas morning- but I am out of time for now ;) You will have to come back tomorrow to read about the rest of the week- this is already waaayy too long!
I will proabably throw some pictures in this post in just a bit- and slowly upload the rest into Yahoo as I get time.
1:50 AM
Sounds like you guys had a pretty good week!! I used photobucket awhile ago and it made a couple of my pics. pixelated so it must be something with them. Love all your pictures!!
8:12 PM
Sounds like you were busy busy busy! i love the pic of the kids with their mouth open and the one of both of them where addie is smiling really big! mark says that i don't really look like i do in the picture of me and addie-he was like "that's not you" he's crazy!
2:40 AM
Your kids are so gosh darn cute, I don't even know what else to comment on because they're so distractingly adorable! Oh! Awesome about the lens and the scrap desk!