December 2009

As you can tell from my lull in blogging, we are in the busy time of year for our family!  Brittany & her fellow 3rd graders had a music program on 12.10.09.  It was very cute-Britt signed up for a speaking part.  Brittany was one of the Lewis' the Explorer.  She memorized her lines & we were so proud of her!

Clay with the help of Mama Sandi built gingerbread houses at school on 12.11.09.  Sandi said he knew he wanted to use gummy bears so his house could be a "Bears" house (as in Chicago Bears-hee, hee!).

The puppies in the snow.  Hester, such a handsome dog, with the snow falling around him!  Too cute!

Miss Coco experiencing her 1st snowfall ever!  She loves to run & play in it!

On 12.11.09 I got to go on a girls' trip to Chicago (let me redefine this trip as KIDFREE!).  Although it was seriously cold, it was such a nice get-away.  I went with Anne, Kara, & Kelly.  We shopped & shopped!  The above photo was from the hotel lobby.  Kelly & Kara sat in the funky built into the wall sofa.

We hit the Hershey's store.  I just have to say as I am not a coffee drinker, thus not a big Star Bucks person, I LOVE my hot chocolate.  I think this place has the best hot chocolate on the planet!  It was a must pit stop for me!

Kara posing with the lego Darth Vadar (did I spell that correctly???)

For dinner we went to a great pizza place complete with a card trick guy.  The Chicago style pizza was good-I'm starting to get used to the sauce being on top.

Kim, my friend from high school, was able to meet us for dinner!  It was so nice to catch up with her & have a good meal at the same time!  I can't believe I have zero pictures of Anne.  I tried to take a picture of her with the Michigan Ave. Christmas lights but she politely said "no".  Next time, I will at least get a group photo!

As you can tell, December has been busy for us.  The kids have been gone since 12.16.09.  They went with Mike & Sandi out to Omaha, NE to visit Chad's sister-Alicia, Jerry, Alayna, & Jared.  The kids have been having a great time with their cousins.  I have missed them dearly!  I am really ready for them to be home!  They will get back on the 23rd, just in time to start celebrating Christmas!

Merry Christmas Everyone!  May Jesus be the reason for this season and the entire year through!