SNOW....finally!

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I cant believe I am even writing that we Coloradans have been wishing for snow, but we have! We have had such a beautiful and dry winter so far, that the latest snow was awesome! We woke up to snow on New Years Eve. Steve and Emmy had a blast sledding in our front yard. We don't have a sled yet, so Steve sat Emerson down on his snowboard and away she went! Our neighbors saw what Steve had done and immediately brought out their grandkids sled for Em to borrow! She was out there for about an hour and had so, so, so much fun! Wyatt and I stayed cozy and warm inside sneaking peaks at Emmy and Steve....then we made her some hot chocolate when she finally retired inside.

Family Pictures

We gave my parents family pictures this year for Christmas.....so fun! Since Brad is in town we had them taken on Sunday, which was perfect weather! I love them all and am so excited to get them ordered! I must say my kids are the cutest ever!!! Seriously, Emerson has so much personality and the photographer was able to capture "her"....love it!

My ballerina

Emerson got this darling ballerina outfit for Christmas from my parents.....she loves to play dress up and wear it around the house. Soooo cute! I LOVE having a girly girl!

Santa came....

Emerson and her new doctor kit....she keeps telling Steve and I that she will "fix us!"


Every boy needs a hammer...Wy could not have been happier.




The kids were so much fun Christmas morning! We all slept in....which was awesome! I think Emmy rolled out of bed around 9am....it was a late night at Nana and Papa's Christmas Eve. Emerson loved playing with all of her gifts from Santa....and there were so many from friends and family under the tree. Steve was shocked that we had all of them to open for just us. It took a while, but we took our time and just enjoyed it all. Santa was good to Steve this year bringing him a new snowboarding jacket and pants, and me an i-pad :).

We hosted Christmas Day dinner as we always do. This year we changed up the menu and it was delic! The weather on Christmas was crazy warm, so we were able to grill the beef tenderloin outside....perfect! I also made a roasted red pepper soup and my mom and Aunt Linda brought some great sides, salad and dessert. The day could have not been any better. This year we really felt the true meaning of Christmas and family in our home and with our families. Brad was home from Alaska which was the best gift of all....seeing him happy and healthy brings tears to us all.

We wish you all a very happy and healthy 2011

Merry Christmas EVE 2010!

My babes in their Christmas Eve outfits (yes, they had them for both days!) all ready for church.





Our family went to church on Christmas Eve this year as we always do. The kids were so well behaved too....it was the children's mass, so Emerson loved hearing the kids sing. We were lucky as we were there with my whole family...lots of baby tossing with Wyatt who is a typical 6 month old and cant sit still!

After church we headed over to my parents home for dinner and gifts. Brad brought back on the plane Alaskan king crab for dinner.....AMAZING. I have more pictures below, but check out the size of that crab! He cooked it up for us and we stuffed ourselves full. As Steve said, "that was one of the best meals I have ever had!"

This was the absolute best Christmas we have ever had for many, many reasons. We thank God for saving my brother (and all 4 guys on board) in a tragic plane crash back in September. Steve and I are so blessed to have two beautiful and healthy children this year. We could not be more lucky.

Look at that crab!!!


Our chef...


Emmy asked for a purple scarf.....Emmy gets what she wants!!!