Christmas 2009

Well it was my first Christmas away from home and although I did miss my family, my in-laws and husband sure made it a wonderful day! Andrew and I discussed traditions we would like to have with our kids in the future... some carried on from Andrews family, others carried on from my family, and ones of our own. I'm excited for them and the many memories to come!

Christmas Morning in our Christmas PJ's

Sara and Stewart announced some exciting news in which we were all not expecting, but of course super excited!!! Our niece Ali who is 8 months old was wearing a onsie which said "Merry Christmas and Happy New Year" on the front... and then on the back it says... "Our new baby will soon be here" When we first read it we thought they were kidding, but nope they were quite serious! This will make Ali and the new baby 15 months apart when he/she is born! Congrats Sara and Stew!! We can't wait to meet our new little niece/nephew! :)

My sweet sweet husband has been quite sneaky the last couple months. There were quite a few days where I would receive a phonecall from Andrew telling me that I MUST inform him when I'm on my way home from work and if I didn't then I'd ruin EVERYTHING! ha silly boy! One day as I was doing laundry I noticed some of his clothes covered in saw dust.... I knew he was up to something!! So after much curiosity I finally figured it out on Christmas day. My sweet sweet husband made me a step stool to make up for my lack in height! I was SOOO excited! I can now reach into my kitchen cubards... its fantastic!

I just about ruined Andrew's Christmas surprise for him... I bought his present about a month before Christmas and when I had purchased it, it was on my mind the rest of the day. So as we were laying in bed that night with thoughts going through my head of whether he'd like it or not... I suddenly said out loud, "Andrew I think you're really going to like your new gun." Immediately I froze realizing what I had just said. I COULDN'T BELIEVE it, I just ruined the surprise!! Andrew then asked me what I had said.... PHEW... relief!!! He didn't hear me! So indeed he was very surprised Christmas morning!! :) Thank you Jon for all your help in finding and purchasing a gun, I clueless to anything about a gun couldn't have done it without you!

My father-in-law and sweet little niece Ali

Another surprise from Andrew! A sweet picture of Amsterdam... perfect for my big blank wall!

Our nephew Blake... Doesn't he look like a stud in his new construction goggles and hard hat?! :)

Little Bree playing Dr. with Samantha with her new Dr. gear!

We hope that all of you had a wonderful Christmas !!