Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Simply having a wonderful Christmas time...

Our green lidded shepherd kept hiding behind the other shepherds. grrr.



Our unimpressed littlest angel.



this was the best nighttime shot I could get of David...


Molly wasn't all that fond of Will's "break neck, let's go down the ravine" ways.



Mel, catching some powder...



This kid likes to eat snow. We warned him that eating snow in the dark could be hazardous to his health. o well. we tried.


Will and Melanie


David, Levi and Molly...I'm amazed at how much she enjoyed sledding! it was so much fun...I even took my bum down more than a dozen times, very carefully, mind you...but I figured it was some good cardio for that day. No real daredevilry on my part. well, not completely.


Becky, trying to scare the holiday spirit right out of me...


Mel, Levi and Piper, carefully preparing their reindeer food for Friday night...Molly and Nora made some too, but by that time, I was elbow deep in dinner dishes and they were in and out so fast, that I failed to get their picture. yes, I am a loser.



I'm sure I've used this title before. I'm pretty un-original that way.

Quite honestly, in spite of how I "feel" physically or whatever...we are creating good memories...

Sunday was a very busy day. Kids' Christmas program at church, lunch there afterwards followed by Boyden's cake and presents for my 38th b-day at my sister/bro in law's house. We went sledding. All of us, except for Randy (spoilsport :D) and Ethan, who was ministering at a local retirement home with his Phos Ontos group (Will stayed home with us).

My kid brother, Andy, flew in from Sunny California yesterday so we all met up for dinner and reindeer food making at Beck's house...

I can't believe Christmas is in THREE sleeps. I am all caught up on wrapping, just have to get a few giftcards but otherwise, all is well.

I am so thankful for Emmanuel... God with us. I will cling to that today. Happy Wednesday to you...

8 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hey Laurie!
We had the baby check-up yesterday! We found out what the baby is......... do you want to know?

((hugs and Merry Christmas))
Shellee ;)

Laurie and company said...

Holy cow!! I can't believe you know!!

I bet it's your girl!! and if not, it's a boy...ha ha.

I'm very curious to know...

Merry CHRISTmas and many USA HUGS to you guys...

Anonymous said...

Well... you don't need a dress for a boy.......

BUT we WILL need one for a baby girl! You are right! The ultrasound looked pretty clear, and we had the Dr. check 4 times! LOL :)
Thanks for the HUGS, we appreciate them! Merry CHRISTmas to you all!
((hugs)) Shellee

Tory said...

Now, it's only two sleeps to Christmas, and I can feel the excitement emanating from your household. Of course, I already got what I wanted for Christmas...a picture of your lovely family! ;) But, I know that your children must have other things on their minds. MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Laurie and company said...

THAT is AWESOME news, Shellee!! I bet you're in shock, and what a nice Christmas gift.

So very excited for you and can't wait to see the little chicklet. God Bless you all and a very MERRY Christmas.

Tory, you are too funny! I never ever even got on here and sent you a thank you for the VIA's and the funny super mom card, and awesome b-day card/note you sent me! I'd sit here to do just that and forget why I was here...sheesh. Thank you, my dear cousin and please tell your parents and self that we love you and hope you have a very blessed Christmas! The excitement is ripe in this home today...even for the teens. whoaaaaa!

Merry Christmas, Girls! Love you...

Tory said...

Just glad to know that you got it! Hope that you all survive the excitement of Christmas eve. Only one more sleep...

Laurie and company said...

Can I just say I'm glad all the excitement is over for another year...?

Tory said...

Can I just say, only 364 more sleeps until Christmas 2011! Bahahahahaha....