It's not nice....

Just lounging

Today we woke up to snow, not much but enough to keep Ryan home from work. Daisy didn't want to go outside this morning because it was 18 degrees, burrrrr!

Laralee got this for Christmas, at first she wasn't quite sure what to do with it but she soon figured it out. It's great, the base lights up and makes noise and the ball is the perfect size for her to grab onto. Fisher Price has wonderful toys.

Awesome Christmas presents

This year Ryan's sister Holly had our family for Christmas. She sent us this awesome advent calendar/nativity scene. The pieces are magnets and had a little box that they fit into until the right day. I love it, thanks Holly!!

Since I am honoring great presents I had to mention last years. Ryan's sister Kim had us last year and MADE this origami nativity scene that I love too!!!! I can't believe the time she put into this for us. Thanks Kim!!

Holly also made a blanket and "silky" for Laralee with her name on them. They are so beautiful, Holly has found a great talent.

Laralee's First Christmas

Here's some pictures of Christmas morning/afternoon. Laralee is wearing her new P.J.'s that make her look like a boy, but Ryan liked what's on the front. Have I mentioned that she's adorable?

"Peace" on Earth

Look at those chompers!! We rarely get to see them, she always covers them with her tongue.

Before we could open presents Laralee fell asleep with her puppy.

Sewing time

Since I had lots of spare time this year I decided to sew. I love sewing but just have never taken the time really to do it. Making Laralee's blessing dress gave me the "bug" and some confidence. I made the blankets for Collin and Cameron (even though they don't need them in Phoenix) and the bag for Tess. The bag was a new adventure but now I want to make one for myself as a diaper bag. It was lots of fun. Lee and Ann were nice enough to let me turn their front room into a sewing room, with fabric and strings everywhere.

With our new addition this year we needed a new stocking. My wonderful aunt Lara made Ryan's and mine many years ago. I wanted to make one to match. I really could have used Lara's help on this one but since that was impossible I fumbled through. (I'm sure she was watching, laughing along with me at my mishaps.) Ryan was pretty impressed how close I got it to match without a pattern. I learned a lot to help me with the next one(s). Laralee's is on the left, she even picked out her own fabric. I picked it up and she immediately grabbed it and started jabbering to it. The fabric lady was laughing so hard.