New Rug

I finally got a rug for the Living Room.  I just couldn't decide what style to go with - contemporary or traditional.  I decided what the heck!  This was a smoking deal, so if I don't like it in five years, no great loss.  But it's nice not to have the sofa sliding all over the place!

Happy New Year 2009!

This year we had our cousin New Year's Eve Party.  Only Lucy and Mary fell asleep.  It is fun for me because I love to have everyone over and having a good time.  As the kids get older we will be able to do more fun things.

Major's Birthday

Major was a good sport and waited to celebrate his birthday on Tuesday so we could get a better deal at Amazing Jakes.  His cake was chocolate with White Mountain Frosting.  We all like that cake!The kids had a good time at Amazing Jakes.  I enjoyed it too.  I sat in a comfortable booth and read my book for hours!

Carol's Birthday

Carol and Major share their birthday, but Carol declared it only her day!  This is her birthday cake - yellow with vanilla pudding in the middle.  Only she and Clint ate it because we all think that is disgusting!
Carol wanted to go to the The Cheesecake Factory for her birthday.  She invited her friend Emily to come.  The soup of the day was clam chowder, so she was very happy.  That is her favorite!

Christmas Eve

For Christmas Eve my family always gets together for a fancy dinner and a program.  For the program each family presents a talent.  This year our family all did it together.  We played a modified version of Joseph Dearest.  Major and Carol made up their own parts.  Major did a version of Silent Night for his part.  I thought they did an excellent job!  I made up alternate words to be more about the Saviour instead of Joseph.  Clint sang with the girls, because with all the other instruments playing different parts, it was hard for them to stay on track.

Then we always have a Nativity.  Carol always complains that she has never been Mary, so this year she got to do it.  She was so happy!  Lucy and Juliette were angels and Major was a shepherd.

December Death March

The week before Christmas is always the "death march".  It seems like there is something every night.  Major had his orchestra and choir concert.  He did really well.  He is such a little musician.  He especially loves the piano.  This year he has been playing out of the Reader's Digest Christmas Song Book just for fun.  I'm loving it!


Lucy had her dance recital.  She was in two numbers and did a great job!
At the Thomas cousin party the kids put on the Nativity.  Major and Juliette participated.  Lucy didn't want to do it.  They always love this party because Santa comes and brings them a present.  They also enjoy playing with all the second cousins that they only see about once a year.  The family is getting huge!  Last night we went to our friend's party.   The kids were invited and they were so excited to play the "white elephant" game.  They actually ended up with stuff they liked, for the most part.  I think next time they will listen to me and choose an unwrapped gift instead of taking their chances just so they can unwrap something. 

Gingerbread Houses

We made Gingerbread Houses this weekend.  We all enjoyed doing it and eating all the candy!