The adults were playing Hand and Foot (a very fun new game!) until about 11:50, then we hurried and filled our plastic champagne glasses with Martinelli's and ran downstairs to watch the ball drop. Cheers!
Wednesday, January 03, 2007
Cheers to 2007!
We had great fun toasting in the New Year at midnight! The only child to make it that late was Brynn, but she is still on a baby's sleep schedule. Thomas tried really hard, but ended up crashing at about 10:30.
The adults were playing Hand and Foot (a very fun new game!) until about 11:50, then we hurried and filled our plastic champagne glasses with Martinelli's and ran downstairs to watch the ball drop. Cheers!
The adults were playing Hand and Foot (a very fun new game!) until about 11:50, then we hurried and filled our plastic champagne glasses with Martinelli's and ran downstairs to watch the ball drop. Cheers!
Our second Christmas
Almost a week after Christmas, we had the pleasure of hosting my sisters Kristie and Ann-Michelle and their families for a second Christmas/New Years party weekend here in Logan. We had such a fun time with all of the fun people at our house! We didn't really have any regular meals, just two days of constant cooking, eating, playing games, more eating, watching random Simpsons episodes and Youtube videos, and of course, more eating. Actually, Ann-Michelle got a little sick by Monday morning (sorry AM!)
Our first activity was opening all of the presents from each other-- a task Thomas could hardly wait to accomplish. It was kind of a frenzy of unwrapping, but everyone had a great time! I think we all got pretty great stuff!
From the top Left: Thomas anticipates the first of many gifts; Ann-Michelle and Brynnie; Dallis got a cute new pillow; The kids and their gifts; Thomas and his new sweater-- I got all the kids striped Rugby sweaters from The Children's Place, but I never managed to get a picture with all of them together-- bummer; Dallis and Hadley; Gordon and his cute new shirt; Chris with new ornaments; and Brynn's new sweater! Whew!
I think we must have played about 20+ hours of games over the weekend. We learned a few new faves (Blokus rocks!) and played some old classics as well. Kristie and Todd got Thomas a cute new game, which Kristie kindly played with him. He loves it now and we've played almost every day!
Here is Ann-Michelle's little girl, Brynn, who is the happiest, most docile child I have ever met. You don't even have to try to get her to smile, she just does it. Consequently, I took more pictures of her than I did of my own kids. :)
Kristie and Todd show off one of our many treats-- Piroette cookies posing as New Year's cigars!
Our first activity was opening all of the presents from each other-- a task Thomas could hardly wait to accomplish. It was kind of a frenzy of unwrapping, but everyone had a great time! I think we all got pretty great stuff!
From the top Left: Thomas anticipates the first of many gifts; Ann-Michelle and Brynnie; Dallis got a cute new pillow; The kids and their gifts; Thomas and his new sweater-- I got all the kids striped Rugby sweaters from The Children's Place, but I never managed to get a picture with all of them together-- bummer; Dallis and Hadley; Gordon and his cute new shirt; Chris with new ornaments; and Brynn's new sweater! Whew!I think we must have played about 20+ hours of games over the weekend. We learned a few new faves (Blokus rocks!) and played some old classics as well. Kristie and Todd got Thomas a cute new game, which Kristie kindly played with him. He loves it now and we've played almost every day!
Here is Ann-Michelle's little girl, Brynn, who is the happiest, most docile child I have ever met. You don't even have to try to get her to smile, she just does it. Consequently, I took more pictures of her than I did of my own kids. :)
Kristie and Todd show off one of our many treats-- Piroette cookies posing as New Year's cigars!
Tuesday, January 02, 2007
A Merry Meltdown
Grammuh Marilyn got the absolute cutest outfits for her grandkids this year! We dressed the boys up for church on Christmas Eve and if I don't say so myself, they were by far the three cutest little boys in attendance. After church, we tried to take some pictures. Gordon, as you can see, was not feeling cooperative (we later subdued him with a candy cane) and I think this picture is hilarious. Gordon is sprawling on the floor, throwing a classic tantrum, and it looks as though Thomas is commenting to Tyler, "Embarrassing, isn't it?"
Go BSU!
So, earlier this year, you may recall my miserable post of the whipping the Boise State Bronco football team gave the Utes. This episode aside, we actually like watching BSU football and were thrilled over last night's incredible Fiesta Bowl victory over powerhouse Oklahoma. BSU's running back, Ian Johnson, scored the winning 2 pt conversion in overtime to seal the victory, then after the game proposed to his girlfriend, one of the Bronco cheerleaders. She said yes, of course. Aw! Click Here for the story.
Christmas Memories
It's been a long time since I've posted, and if you're a regular visitor to this site, you know that's unlike me! But, I have a few good excuses: we moved, Christmas, New Year, and where in the world did I pack the USB cable for our camera?!?
So, I'm back, and after uploading almost 200 photos from the past couple of weeks, I'm ready to share our fun memories!
We spent a great Christmas weekend at Chris's parents' house in Salt Lake City, along with Andy (Chris's brother), Amanda, and their 2 1/2 year old son, Tyler. Andy and Amanda are currently living in Milwaukee while Andy goes to Medical school, so it is always a treat to see them. Our little boys have so much fun together!
Since I had so many pictures to share, I pulled out the best and made a quick Christmas collage. You'll notice that we took every opportunity to dress the boys the same and try to get a good shot-- some attempts were more successful than others!
Most of our time in Salt Lake was spent watching movies, eating tasty foods, and just hanging out with family. We really had a wonderful Holiday and we are especially grateful to Gary and Marilyn, my in-laws, for being such excellent Christmas hosts!
So, I'm back, and after uploading almost 200 photos from the past couple of weeks, I'm ready to share our fun memories!
We spent a great Christmas weekend at Chris's parents' house in Salt Lake City, along with Andy (Chris's brother), Amanda, and their 2 1/2 year old son, Tyler. Andy and Amanda are currently living in Milwaukee while Andy goes to Medical school, so it is always a treat to see them. Our little boys have so much fun together!
Since I had so many pictures to share, I pulled out the best and made a quick Christmas collage. You'll notice that we took every opportunity to dress the boys the same and try to get a good shot-- some attempts were more successful than others!
Most of our time in Salt Lake was spent watching movies, eating tasty foods, and just hanging out with family. We really had a wonderful Holiday and we are especially grateful to Gary and Marilyn, my in-laws, for being such excellent Christmas hosts!
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