First Sledding Experience

One of the gifts the twins received for Christmas was a sled and we got to use it today. Since last night, we have gotten about 5 inches of snow and we have a little hill out back of our house. Addy loved the sled; however, Conner preferred to just run around in the snow. They really loved playing outside and cried like mad when it was time to come in. I have to say this is about the first time they have really been outside to play in the snow. Luckily, Grandma had given us some snowboots; however, I was not prepared with waterproof gloves for the kids. That will be my next purchase! It has been forever since I have been out to play in the snow and have forgotten all the clothes it takes. As we typically get the most snow here in the springs, I'm sure the kids will have many more chances to go sledding in the future.

Christmas and New Year's

Our family had a great Christmas! We were able to host the Trinidads Christmas Eve and then had our own Christmas on Christmas morning. It was nice being in our own home for the morning. We celebrated the rest of the day at Reuben and Marie's. The day after Christmas we headed for Nebraska for the weekend. My grandparents from Iowa, aunt, uncle and their grandbaby made the trip also from Iowa. We had a fun weekend and the twins were spoiled some more! As you can see from the photos, there was no lack of presents for them anywhere we went. Not to mention my Uncle Ray....yes he got a special present so now he is ready to hit the beaches in Virginia the next time they visit :-) Ray...I'm sure you didn't expect this photo to hit the Internet, actually how could it not!

The family gatherings continued through the first of the year with the Trinidads. Always a good time is had with them! We all celebrated into the wee hours of the morning Jan 1. Dre and I didn't stay up last New Year's so hosting a party at our house was a nice change.

I'm looking forward to the new year and wish all our friends and family a great 2009!