Holiday Festivities!

To start:

New window construction!

I love love love love love my new windows.

Love them!

No draft when I walk into the living room. I no longer feel the furnace kick on and then feel it get sucked right out that big window.

The kids room also got a new window and it's cozy, warm and beautiful in there now!

I have yet to take a picture of their window. Whenever I have a chance to think about it, one or both of the kids is sleeping.

These windows would not have been possible without the help of Ryan & Kathryn's Grandma Soon and Papa.

Thank you - thank you - thank you.

I am grateful beyond words.

On to Christmas Eve at my parents home

Snacks before dinner

Grandma Kathie reading the story of MooselToe.

That Moose has been in our family for about 25 years now

One of Ryan's favorite gifts. You ask him what he got for Christmas and "Basketball!" comes out of his mouth.

His other faves are a remote control truck from his Papa & a polar bear pillow pet from his Grandma and Grandad.

Christmas morning.

The best part for me - the stockings

My best attempt to get a photo of both kids in front of the tree.

4 tries, and this is the best I got.

I gave up after that.

"To Ryan, Love Santa"

I love this.

My babies and Christmas fun

First ever attempt at home made cinnamon rolls.

I think it was successful!

Christmas Morning aftermath

Off to Whidbey Island

Christmas dinner and fun with Paul's side of the family.

The dress Kathryn is wearing was also worn by Kathryn's cousins, Ruby and Kimberly.

12/26/10

Watching the birds frolic around the bird feeder.

We saw at least 2 bald eagles flying out in that pasture that morning