The last week and a half has gone by way too fast! I have taken enough naps to last me quite some time. We have managed to enjoy Christmas, spend lots of time with family, play games and watch movies, and just relax.
We went to my dad's house for Christmas Eve. It was nice to get away for the day and spend time with everyone, especially after getting the call and finding out that we didn't get the apartment at Willow Bend. My kids were very excited to see Butters and and their cousins. The food was delicious. My parents got us some great gifts and gift certificates that were greatly appreciated. We headed home and got ready for Santa. I took a few pictures of my kids and nephews, Chandler and Hunter. They are all so silly!
Christmas day was very nice. The kids opened their presents bright and early and I got the cutest little gift from Courtney. It was a little paper accordian and each fold has a reason why I am so special and wonderful to Courtney. I took a little nap until they got hungry and then I made a big breakfast. We had a very lazy day playing lots of board and video games. I even got another nap in. Wow! Courtney got an EZ Bake Oven from Grandpa and wanted to make us some treats until we realized that we didn't have a 100 watt bulb and the poor girl had to wait until Friday to get her bulb and bake away.
On Friday, we went out to lunch with our Chipotle gift certificate. YUM! Aidan finally tried the guacamole and loved it. That's my boy! We ran a couple errands in the rain and then headed home where it is nice and warm and dry. Rain ?!?!?!? Where's the snow? Since we got Courtney her light bulb, we spent the evening eating lots of baked goods.
Andy's parents came Saturday morning and we all went to the movies at the Movie Tavern and the kids enjoyed being waited on. We saw Bedtime Stories and it was very cute. The kids opened more presents and played some games with Grandma and Grandpa. I put a crock pot of Chili on that morning and we enjoyed a nice hot lunch.
Sunday was Church and more errands. Markie and Sarah came down and we had to pick them up from Jessica's house, so we took Kristina and Kyler their Christmas presents. I could kiss their chubby little cheeks all day! They are so beautiful. Kyler kept making silly faces and Kristina was trying to kiss everyone with that big, drooly, open mouth. I really miss those baby moments. I want to stuff the girls in my purse and sneak them home. The problem is that they are getting too big to fit in my purse. Darn!
Monday was the long awaited Mommy-Daughter Date day. Corch and I went to Olive Garden for lunch and then we made a stop at Barnes and Noble for some book shopping. Courtney is as bad as I am, cash and gift certificates burn holes in her pockets. We headed to the mall to pick up my sisters (we dropped them at Tuttle on our way to lunch). We also took a little time to look around and get a pretzel at Auntie Anne's before heading home. Yum!
Tuesday was spent cleaning and purging all day. We cleaned out everybody's closets, dressers, and toy boxes. I am amazed by all the stuff that Courtney and Aidan willingly parted with. We worked on the basement a little and we had several bags of trash to get rid of and bags upon bags of stuff to give away. It is amazing how much of our house is filled with STUFF. When we actually had to think about how often we use so much of our stuff, we got rid of almost half of everything. It feels so good to simplify. We spent the evening cleaning and getting the house ready for New Year's Eve.
Yesterday was busy, busy. I got up bright and early to take Jessica to her ultrasound. I was able to be there to see the baby on the monitor and find out that the baby is a boy. Jess and Brian were ecstatic. Their family is complete. The ultrasound technician was very kind to show me a little something extra. Due to Samuel's diaphragmatic hernia, I asked the tech if it was something that could be detected in an ultrasound. She proceeded to show me the baby's heart, diaphragm, and stomach and explain how they would detect something like that. Baby Brian is growing normally and he does not have a diaphragmatic hernia as of now. Praise the Lord for this healthy little man! After dropping Jess and Brian off, I met Melinda half way so that Markie and Sarah could go home. I came home, picked up my family, and ran even more errands. Once home, I baked some cookies and then got ready to have a few friends over. Craig came over for the whole evening, Steph stopped by for a few minutes, Becca and Ben (my friend from school and her boyfriend) stopped over for several hours, and Tiff and Lizzie spent several hours hanging out as well. We played Taboo, boys vs. girls and the girls kicked bootie! We laughed A LOT. After Becca and Ben left, the rest of us went upstairs to battle over who was the best at High School Musical Dance Dance Revolution. Andy won! The kids had a blast and many giggles were heard while they watched their parents dance to HSM songs. We rang the New Year in half asleep and proceeded to pick up a little and head to bed.
We have had an amazingly lazy day on the couch today. I have been catching up on e-mails and clipping coupons while Andy watches football. The kids have been happily playing with only a few breaks for some snacks. I am counting down to the pork and sauerkraut that should be ready in the next half hour or so. I wish everyone a Wonderful and Blessed New Year! Love ya!
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