Welcome - 2009!

I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas season! My New Year Resolution is one of communication - I'm trying to journal more, I'm trying to blog more; I've realized how fast time is going by, and I'm not documenting enough of the wonderful moments that we live in every day. So, if you received our holiday card, with the address to this blog, I'm so happy you stopped by, and please continue to do so, as I'll continue to update with the happenings in our families life. I'm even hoping to learn a thing or two about myself - reflection can always be a good thing.

Our Christmas was a very nice one. Grandma & Grandpa from Connecticut came to spend the holiday with us, and it was so nice to have them in our home. I know the kids really enjoyed seeing and playing with their Grandparents. We drove around at night and looked at the Christmas lights, around our neighborhood, and then again over at The Lights on St. Paul, who have an absolutely amazing light show, and this year, the first year, it was set to music. Just wonderful to be able to have something like that in our town that we can take part in. My mom did some absolutely wonderful cooking while she was here. We expected 18 for Christmas Dinner, and we had the works! Mom make a Turtle Cheesecake, that had melted caramel and melted chocolate, as well as a Pumpkin Cheesecake, and a tasty Apple & Cranberry Ginger Pie. It was really nice to spend time with her, and Jon, and having them here really make the holiday that much more special.

I was able to take some vacation time this Christmas, while Patrick is off from school, I've been off as well, and spending time with both Patrick & Katie has really been fun. We've played with the Lego's they received, as well as the Lincoln Logs, Kenx. The weather has been really nice this past week, so we've been able to play outside with our neighbors and burn off some energy!

New Years Eve found us with our very good friends, Jane & Matt Schulte, their son George & daughter Ellie, and Susan & Chris Douglas and their daughter Julia. The kids have known each other since Jane, Susan and I attended the Mommy & Me classes after the kids were born. It's always a wonderful time when we get together, there is always good conversation, and best of all, wonderful friends to celebrate the next year of our lives with. We truly feel blessed to have these families in our lives.

Over this holiday week, Patrick lost another tooth, this would be #2, and we had to call both Grandmas and Daddy at work. The toothfairy was kind to him, giving him one gold $1 coin, and Jay and I think he's being such a good big brother, and we are so proud of how he's growing, we each gave him $1. Katie keeps wondering when her teeth will come out, it's funny to see her want to be the same as her brother, but I still want her to be my baby!

So, here's to your New Year, may 2009 be filled with blessings and happiness.