Easy Bake Oven

Mackenzie received an Easy Bake Oven from Uncle Joe for Christmas. Her first dessert was a yellow cake with chocolate frosting. And of course, she had to add some sprinkles for extra decoration. 

Holiday Reflections

We were overwhelmingly blessed by all our families' generosity this year. And while we appreciate all we received, the best presents really are the family and friends we have both here and far away. We have two beautiful girls who remind us each day that life is precious and short. We are awaiting the arrival of a third blessing as well and whatever that baby brings will be just as wonderful. We both have our health and fortunately we are both able to work in positions that keep us close to family and provide us with some good challenges. We are thankful each and every day God sent his son, Jesus, for us and hope that during the year we can share that love with others. 

I've thought lately there really is a fine line between appreciating all I have and yet being realistic that neither myself nor my life are perfect. My house gets messy, alot. I get impatient with my husband, kids, others. Sometimes the everydayness (my word) of life is overwhelming. Just like everyone else we have daily challenges to overcome, but, when I stop and think past that, I know that I don't have much to complain about. I also pray that if and when a bigger challenge arises, I will still turn to God and praise him as he helps us through just like he helps us survive the every day challenges. 

God bless you all in 2009!

Malson Christmas

We went up to Mark and Carla's Christmas Day to celebrate with them. After a great soup dinner and opening presents, we headed outside for some sledding. The girls had a blast going down the hill away from the house with Carla and Matt. MJ even went by herself. She actually didn't get stopped and took off down the hill. She kept going and going and going-even headed up another hill before she got stopped. We were all laughing so hard. Finally, she stopped and started running back. We were all yelling get your sled. Matt went after and helped get her and the sled. She said it was a lot of fun until she stopped and realized how far away from the house she was. I wish I'd gotten it all on tape. It would have made a perfect America's Funniest Home videos. After that, we came in to warm up with hot chocolate, movies and a game of Cranium. It was a great day with family.

Christmas morning 1

More Christmas Eve

We spent Christmas Eve at Katrina's house with Josh's brothers, uncles, aunts and Grandma. It was a nice evening. The guys enjoyed their annual game of Scene It-Sports Edition.