This Week

Playing with dad. Pete would run around the house while dad would hide in a doorway and hit a balloon at him when he ran by.Daddy's going away party at work yesterday. The kids and I went and cried a lot as his wonderful co-workers said such nice things about him and wished us well on our next adventure.
P.'s boss thanking P. for his contributions to their company. Picture of Pete clapping for his dad. While people would talk and tell funny stories Pete would laugh and laugh because everyone else was laughing which just made everyone else laugh even more. It was a great time for all.
Today at Meijer Gardens with our dear friend "Onnie".
Me and my boy in front of the Korea Christmas tree.
My sweet children.
Merry Christmas and blessings to all our loved ones near and far.

More Cuteness

Another dose.....

Dose

Here is your dose of "Sugar" for the day.

Church

Today at church the lady that works in the nursery with Pete said Pete makes her want to have more children.

I told her Pete makes me want to have more children too.

What a compliment to hear as a mom. I owe it all to God. He made Pete and I was just blessed to get him as a wonderful gift.

Yesterday

We were busy yesterday.

Jamie up at 6:30am. Breakfast, packed stuff for kids, everyone ready. Friends came over at 9am to take the kids back to their house so we could do some packing. I went through baby stuff for 2 hours, P. packed a room in the basement. Stopped for lunch. Back to packing until 3pm. Store for birthday present for 4pm birthday party. Over to friends house to get kids and hang out a bit. Birthday party at Playworld until 8pm. Jamie down, decorate tree with Pete, Pete down.

Today. Jamie up early again. Breakfast, plow the snow, off to church. Prepare for Christmas turkey dinner with the Searls tonight, kids break a ton of ornaments off the tree, kids down for naps.

Dinner menu for tonight: Turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy, sweet potatoes, green bean casserole, cranberry and the Searls are bringing pies and rolls. Should be yummy. Busy day but always worth it when you sit around the table with your friends sharing a good meal and lots of laughs.

Pics from yesterday:

Pete making Christmas cookies with our friends when we got there to pick them up. Jamie made cookies too. And ate a lot too.
Playworld.

Pete and the birthday boy!


Decorating the tree. Since we are moving we didn't get a tree this year. It just feels wrong but what can you do. Next year we will have a big beautiful one in our new house. Until then this little fake one will have to do.

All the ornaments in the same place on the tree.