SDC

We were able to take Carly to Silver Dollar City this evening.  I can't even begin to tell you how much she enjoyed it.  She has been crazy about Christmas lights this year and she was in awe tonight.  She loved the "giant Christmas tree."  It was warm enough to ride the rides and she braved the swings and the tea cups again, along with a couple of new ones.  The train was her first priority though, she sang along with the Christmas carols and listened intently to the story of Christmas.  She also enjoyed the hot chocolate.

Love at First Sight

We were so excited to get to visit with the Zibilski family over the holidays.  Brandee is one of my oldest and dearest friends and she now lives in Canada with the lucky man who stole her heart.  Brandee and Michael had a beautiful daughter, Palin, in August.  Palin and Brady were able to meet and discover their love for each other.  Both families look forward to a wedding sometime after 2035 or so :)  Just look at those happy faces . . .

                         

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas, Happy Birthday Jesus!  Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas.  We have really enjoyed our holiday and hope everyone is doing well. 

Here are some pics - you can see Carly's excitement.  She really loved all of her dress up clothes and had to strip down in my grandparents' living room to try everything on immediately.  It was quite entertaining.  Brady has quietly soaked everything in and enjoyed all of the attention.  It's a good thing he likes to cuddle because he has felt the love.

Almost Christmas

Everyone at our house is excited for Christmas and our celebrations have begun.  We celebrated with Jon's family over the weekend and Carly is having a blast.  We hope everyone's holiday is off to a great start and we wish you all a very Merry Christmas, God bless!

Happy Birthday, Jon!

Happy 31st Jon!  Today we celebrated Jon and his birthday.  Carly and I made and served him breakfast in bed.  It was hilarious watching them have breakfast together.  Carly loved it and you just knew it was because she was doing something she wasn't normally allowed to do.  They cuddled and ate their bacon.  This year had to be better than last - Carly and I came down with the flu on his 30th.  It was memorable, but not in a good way. 

"It's Christmas time"

All I can say is that Christmas is magical with kids!  Carly is so excited this year.  Someone asked her this morning what she wanted Santa to bring her and she replied, "Presents for Brady."  I thought that was so sweet.  She is filled with excitement and runs around the house yelling, "It's Christmas time."  It makes me excited and full of anticipation. 

Hope everyone is enjoying the preparations for Christmas and the New Year!

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