Thursday, January 7, 2010

Happy New Year!

I love the beginning of a "New Year"- the fresh start feel is awesome- but really, I just LOVE having the kids home and the "nothing-to-do" feeling. The kids are content-
Ross has had two full weeks home- with his phone attached to his ear- but physically present for the holiday's.

Our Christmas Family Tradition is to open Christmas PJ's on Christmas Eve- everyone changes into their jammies and we decorate cookies for Santa and then watch a movie together. On Christmas morning we have breakfast with Grandma and Grandpa Fowlks and open gifts- I am embarrassed to admit that Grandma and Grandpa woke us up at 8:30 Christmas morning-- we enjoyed our Christmas Eve celebrations so much that we went to bed WAY late and the kids were in no hurray to get up! I love these traditions, but I can see that this will change over the years to come- two of our children have their own families now and will want to form their own traditions. It is exciting and sad all at the same time to see your family grow and change- I have really, really great kids! They have chosen really, really great spouses. AND I have the CUTEST grand baby in the entire world!- We have many blessings, but all that really matters is the love we have for our families!

So- from my family to yours- we hope your year is filled with love and happiness!









1 comment:

The Olson Gang said...

ahhh hmmm.... I'm going to have to argue with you.... I have the CUTEST grandbabies!!! :) Actually... we BOTH have dang cute grand-babies!!! I just don't know how you control yourself to not just eat Little P up!!! OH MY GOSH!!! She is pretty dang stinkin cute!!!!

Dang kids! Why do they think that they need their "OWN" traditions???
Well, look at it this way - maybe you and I can start having PJ Christmas Eve parties since our kids think they need their "OWN" thing!!! :) Are you game!!!

CUTE FAMILY!!! I surely LOVE YOU ALL!!!!!