First Night '09

We weren’t sure what we wanted to do to celebrate the New Year. It’s never really been a big deal for us. But at the last minute I decided we were going to live a little and do something fun. So, we bundled up and went to The Gallivan Center for First Night. We rode Trax and got there around 7 pm. First thing’s first… Ice skating!!! I’ve been wanting to get ice skates on Sonja for a while now, and this was the perfect opportunity. We had a blast! Angel and I whipped her around the rink, and she wiggled her little feet like she had it all figured out. After our ankles were done for, we decided to warm up with some hot chocolate and fresh fried donuts. We checked out a couple shows and people-watched for a bit, then decided to head home. We watched a flick, which put as right at the countdown to midnight. We yelled, “Happy New Year!” gave kisses, then crashed. That was definitely a New Year to remember.

Merry Christmas!!

Christmas just gets better and better every year. Sonja is just so much fun! She made cookies for Santa with grandma and grandpa. In the morning, there were only crumbs left with a thank you note from Santa himself… (well, from my mom.) She thought it was the greatest thing that Santa personally left a note just for her telling her how great her cookies were. It was something my mom and dad did for me every year, until I recognized the handwriting and caught on. We woke her up early Christmas morning, and she went nuts! A sled with a giant bow, overflowing stockings, a mountain of presents, and a glowing fire… It was so exciting! And yes, she got her cupcake maker from Santa, along with a chef hat and apron (from grandma and grandpa) that she refused to take off. Mommy and daddy got her a kid’s digital camera to possibly spawn a young, talented photographer. I’ll post some of her work soon. I hope you all had a very MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

A Romp in the Snow

With all the snow, fresh and glistening in our backyard, we had to get out there and mess it all up!

Sonja’s 1st Sleepover

Sydney, Sonja’s BFF, stayed over and… they were perfect little angels. They camped out in the living room and watched Sleeping Beauty, then went right to sleep. It helped that it was almost midnight by the time the movie was over. Hey, whatever works. Chris and Breanna, it’s your turn!