December 31, 2010

Today we wandered the stores in search of Heather's big Christmas present - a sewing machine! We finally found one we could all agree on - the Bernina 210. It's like a rocket ship with all those buttons on the front. But somehow she was able to make it work and with a bit of help from Mom, she made a whole dress for Caroline! And it's reversible! Can't wait to see Little Miss in her new dress!

December 30, 2010

And a good time was had by all....

Nothing says family fun like watching someone else put together the 578 piece Lego Jackson received for Christmas.

December 29, 2010

Merry Christmas 2.0 Eve! We had Jack and Caroline participate in re-arranging the presents under the tree in hopes we could figure out what is in all the boxes. They are coming along, I think by next year they will be pros

December 28, 2010

It's the end of the year and I've still got a license to eat anything! that's right, I'm not cracking down on good health until the new year so I've got to squeeze in one more happy hour with the girls at Trudy's. Mexican food will be off the menu for a few weeks while I whip myself into shape - what can I say? I have a weakness for the chips and queso!

December 27, 2010

Two days after Christmas and it still seems a bit wrong that all my Christmas decorations are out in full force. So I might as well add another one to the tree. This is a little dachshund ornament that Cory and Kevin gave me for Christmas this year.

December 26, 2010

Happy Boxing Day - here is a selection of some of the Amazon boxes that have come to my house this Christmas season....is it any wonder that I'm starting to get the gifts mixed up?

December 25, 2010

Merry Christmas! Christmas part I was a virtual Christmas with the Howards & Olsons in California. Here's the 360 view of the kids posing with their last present of the morning!