Christmas Wrap Up!

We have been terribly busy with all the hustle and bustle of the Holiday season. I am so glad that it is over and hopefully we can return to some sense of "normal" around here. I've already taken down and packed away all the Christmas decorations and I am in the process of clearing out the old and organizing the new. I thought I would take a minute to update about our Christmas while I had a minute.

So here we go....

First off on Friday the 19th we were to have Anna's school Christmas party but instead got 12 inches of the wonderful white stuff. Can you say YUCKY?! Anyway that did indeed guarantee a White Christmas for us. We ended up doing her party on Monday and it was a wonderful time. I really enjoy getting to help the class at events like this, it's so fun to get to know all the kids. As "Anna's Mom", that's what the kids all call me, I recieved alot of hugs and one Mom even made a comment about how popular "Anna's Mom" was,LOL!! It's nice that I am there enough that they all know me and that they all like Anna so much. She is especially popular with the boys already, her Dad was not amused by this and has his shotgun ready already!

Next was Christmas Eve and we went to Randy's cousins' for the evening. We had a great time and all the cousins had a blast and got way too many toys. Then we came home and put out our "Reindeer Food" and snacks for Santa. Then it was off to bed for Anna and off to get ready for us. We got the stockings filled, the presents ouot and the puppet theater built.

Anna woke up bright and early Christmas morning. She was very excited to see everything Santa left and the great puppet theater her Dad and I got her. So far the theater is her fave thing. Here are some photo highlights:









Later that day we had some of my family over for more present mayhem and some yummy food. We had a great time and even got some Wii play time in. After everyone left Randy went and picked up my step-daughters and they came to stay for a few days. My step-son also dropped in but he's busy with college and girls and work so he didn't stay with us. Anna had lots of fun playing with her sisters and we enjoyed having them stay a bit longer than usual.

So now on this last day of 2008 we can finally take a breath before we start the New Year and all the new adventures it's sure to bring. Hope you all have a wonderful and Happy New Year!!!!!

Spotted

This Christmas we spotted 2 new reindeers helping Santa. And I was even able to grab a couple photos, so here they are:

Reindeer Drake


And Reindeer Anna

Let It Snow!

I HATE snow!!!!! I mean I really hate snow. I wouldn't be sad if I never saw it again. Sure it looks pretty on the trees and all that crap but so does sun and flowers! I got half our huge driveway done and a path all the way to the end for the mail and school bus. YUCK YUCK YUCK!!! I hope one day I can move somewhere that never or rarely has snows, that would be awesome!!

Dog Bite Update: Anna's ear is looking great and healing quickly. And she's been more cooperative in letting me take care of it.