Wednesday, January 06, 2010

Last Lingering Days of Christmas, and a New Year

We were blessed and overjoyed to have my parents come and see us the Tuesday after Christmas. As usual they spoiled us. We mostly relaxed and just enjoyed each other with a few outings scattered here and there.


Making a welcome sign, moments before they walked in the door.


They're here!

Mom & Dad marked one present per kid to be saved and opened when they came. The kids also gave them presents that they bought w/ their own piggy bank money.


Yes his lips are blue...frosting from cookies I think.


This girl has been wanting her own sewing machine for a year now. She was ecstatic.


V was strutting in his construction hat.
We went and saw the Miracle of Christmas at Sight and Sound. And despite the look on my children's faces, they really did have a good time.
Climbing on Grandpa was a definite highlight.
Nine minutes before midnight on New Year's Eve.
Me: E, honey, don't go to sleep, it's almost time!
E: I'm not, I'm just resting my eyes.
J made it and toasted in the New Year with us. (Blood Orange Italian Soda, yum)

On Sunday it was time for them to leave and we said our farewells after a brunch at Cracker Barrel. And of course they got the kids treats when I wasn't looking. I guess I'll get over it and let them come back anyway. Sooner than later hopefully!


3 comments:

Erin said...

The "resting my eyes" excuse never goes away. Even at 25.

The McKays said...

really enjoyed all the pics and details. really, V, is such a little man! so cute. C has those monkey jammies. and so does La's E2. did you know? we need an Elicia photo shoot of them in their jammies.

anyway, looks like so much fun. i love that E got a sewing machine. i love that they all almost made it to midnight on NYE and i love the sucker pic. xox

E said...

Love seeing all the picts, especially loving E's sucker pics, SO good! V is so big, I can't stand it!