Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Taking a Break

Well, as if it is not obvious, I am taking a break from the blog. I am trying to simplify our lives a bit and while I love re-reading the blog entries about the girls, I need to reserve any extra time and energy I have for my family (or myself) and blogging is just not in the cards right now. Thanks to any and all who have visited our little site and I just may be back someday! God Bless!

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Disney World

Christmas at Disney World was magical and special. The Bay Lake Towers at the Contemporary are fabulous and within walking ditance of the Magic Kingdom. Jenny, Ryan, and Ella at Animal Kingdom
A view of Cinderella's Castle

Julianne and Justin - Julianne holding out a souvenier for the parade to see!


We love Minnie Mouse!


Jenna loves nothing more than to run and be free!




































































Wednesday, January 12, 2011

DISNEY WORLD 2010!!!

Pictures to come soon!

Christmas

Christmas this year was a bit different because Santa Came Early! He came to our house on the Monday before Christmas when Gamma and Gumps were visiting. They came into town to help us with the girls while we raced to Houston for a Deloitte colleague's wedding. We were only gone about 24 hours, but we got to see Houston friends, Deloitte friends, and Woodlands friends as well as Sandy and John. We even squeezed in a nap which was luxurious. It was a great visit and nice to have some time in the car to just talk with my hubby without screaming kiddos in the backseat. We arrived home to a lovely Christmas dinner and happy kiddos. Santa came that night and brought the beloved pillow pets, a unicorn that pokes bad dreams away, and art table, and a kid table, and a few other treats. It was lovely and we are richly blessed.

Santa Came Early this Year!












Santa Came Early this Year!









A White Christmas - in the mall







Monday, January 10, 2011

Christmas Program at CUMC

Julianne had a Christmas Program this year and it was precious. The kids rang bells as they entered the santuary and it put us all in a very festive mood. Thanks Aunt Jenny and Ella Grace for attending with us! It was nice to have family there.













Picking roses in the background

We love to pick flowers and display them in a basket for the table!





Chicago/Naperville

Justin and I went to Naperville, IL to his boss's holiday party in early December. We got to witness the first snow of the season and really enjoyed Naperville. I prefer blue skies and sunshine, but if you have to live in a winter climate, this place is pretty ideal. We also ventured into Chicago and both worked and got to eat some very lovely meals. It felt like 7 degrees and it was so cold I could barely breathe. Dr Seuss outside the children's library.
Lovely old covered bridge.

Near the indian settlement of Naperville.


Justin loving the cold.








An idea of what the downtown looks like.
The girls were at home with Mimi/Papa and had a great time except for getting sick.