We have much to be happy about

We have already had one day off from school for FOG this year, but yesterday (Tuesday) was the first day off for SNOW. And what a load of snow we got! The big boys woke up elated at the sight and the little ones were happy to don their snowpants and boots and head outside (even in their PJ's!) We spent a great day at home with Hot Chocolate, snacky foods, and no showers! We shoveled the sidewalk, but you could not tell after a few hours... we played the Wii, made home-made forts/tents with lots and lots of blankets and enjoyed each other. Of course buy the end of the night, we had all had enough of each other... so here's hoping the plows are working all night so we have school tomorrow!

I hope you enjoy the changes I made to our blog tonight. I am spending lots of time reading others blogs and trying to swipe new ideas for mine.

Christmas cards are not done yet. Pictures are almost done for the card/letter, however, we have just a few more to take, so they will be in your mailbox soon... keeping watching!

December 26th our family will be flying south again this year. We will hopefully be soaking up some much missed sun in Ft. Lauderdale for the week. We will stay close to the television to watch our Chippewas play the bowl game again, but we will not be changing our flight to stay home to watch them. The Chippewas will have to play this year without us... I know... they can do it; we are sure of it!

Christmas preparations are done at our house! Yes, can you stand it? I have presents to wrap, but that will be done at an unknown location and the presents will arrive under the tree just in time for Santa's arrival this year... with TWO little ones curious about presents this year, we have decided to keep presents under wraps until Christmas Eve. Mom and Dad are excited for Christmas this year... it is a "less is more" kind of celebration this year... the kids are getting things they want rather than a gift to open to make things even... if you know what I mean. The holiday decorations are that way also, not as much and getting rid of the things we don't use/don't display feels really good too. The amount of donations coming out the back door of our house is amazing at this time of year. We boxed up 10 good sized boxes of kids clothing and gave them to a family member to ship to the Phillipines for extended family/friends over there. We are also helping with donations for a family in need and that feels great too. The giving spirit of Christmas is in full swing around our house this year... We are so full of happiness that Taryn is home and that our journey to get her is complete and that stage of our lives is past.

We wish everyone reading this blog a safe week this week in all you do, where ever you are.