We welcomed the new year by spending the day with our friends the Berkemeiers. We relaxed together, watched some football and played with the kids’ new toys. Before our pizza dinner, it was time for Avery’s first attempt at sledding.
Our final Christmas celebration was bittersweet. We were excited to spend Christmas Day with Casey and his family, but we were dreading telling them goodbye at the end of the night. They headed back home the next day. But before
Two more posts, and our Christmas updates will be done. I’m sure you’ll be glad! Christmas morning is reserved for the three of us. As soon as we wake up, we wake up Avery too. Soon I’m sure she’ll be
Christmas Eve always means spending the day with Grandma and Grandpa Hromada and Aunt Karen. Grandma hasn’t stopped making clothes for Avery. It’s a good thing because Avery loves her handmade clothes. For Christmas, Grandma made this
After a few Christmas events with Chris’ family, it was time to celebrate with my extended family. This was only our second time seeing Obadiah. He was a little more cooperative for pictures this time. Granny and Obadiah, her umpteenth great-grandchild!
The next Christmas celebration was with Chris’ aunt, uncle and cousins. Avery’s buddy, Suzanne, gave her a throwback gift — Beauty and the Beast fashion plates. Avery loved it…after she learned how to use it! All of the cousins together.
Our first Christmas celebration was with Chris’ aunt and two uncles. While we waited for the festivities to begin, Chris, Shin-ya, Avery and I played Jenga. Believe it or not, Avery was really good at it! So was Shin-ya. Then
I still can’t believe that Christmas is over and tomorrow is the start of a new year. I have lots of Christmas events to show you, but I’ll start with the highlights of Casey’s visit. Casey and family were the
Merry Christmas! We didn’t expect to spend the day after Christmas stuck inside our house due to eight or nine inches of snow (I haven’t heard the final official tally). But we made the most of it by watching a
This is one of my most favorite desserts. Not only is it a rich and yummy chocolate pie, it also is so simple to make…and very easy to double if you need two pies. Put this on your holiday menu