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December 27, 2007
Christmas Recap
My mom flew in the night before Owen's 4th birthday. We had a "baseball" party and it was a good old-fashioned time--musical chairs (where no one gets out), pitch the ball in the strike zone (pin the tail), and eat the donuts off the string with no hands. It was four year old boy bliss. I can really see changes in Owen over the past year and he is no longer the chubby-cheeked little guy, but still just as sweet. But-OH-how I wish he could stay small forever and that I could have back my 18 month Owie for a day. His favorite gift was a remote control bulldozer and a batman car.
Christmas Eve Eve we took cookies to our neighbors which has become a tradition for us. I really think that that one act is a huge boost for the relationships we have with those around us. We have the best neighbors and I am so thankful for them. We know them better and better as time goes on.
Which leads me to say that after lots of hemming and hawing, I think that we are set on staying put here for a few more years for sure.
Christmas morn, Owen was up at 6 and waited VERY PATIENTLY til mommy and daddy, and Caroline were up at 10 to start opening presents. We finished gift-opening at 6:00 PM> that's right--we did it Beigel family style . and made it last all day. It was glorious and none of us got out of our pajamas the whole day. Two new members were added to our family that day--Sotty and Dotty, the goldfish. Grandma and Grandpa Shad pitched in to help fund an aquarium for our kids. It is a lot of fun already and I can see them getting adjusted to life in our home.
here are some pics as they speak volumes:
THE KIDS
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THE FAM
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THE GIRLS
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And the cutest darn elves I've ever seen!
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Merry 1st Christmas Beth!
| By amy | 11:15 PM
Comments
Ike says Beth's beautiful and Gid says Carly's sure growing up. I enjoyed the pics as well. :)
Posted by: lynnp at December 31, 2007 10:22 PM
Hi Amy!
I periodically check in on yor blog and enjoy reading!
This Christmas one got me a little teary for some reason! They do grow up so fast...
Sounds like you guys are doing great. Congratulations on the new little girl.
XXOO, Julie Vinkle
Posted by: Julie Vinkle at January 2, 2008 10:23 AM
What a wonderful recap! I love being able to catch up on your life and see the pictures of your beautiful family. I LOVED the Christmas card too. Owen's picture was just perfect! I do need to call soon and have a more in-depth update and let you in on all of our craziness! If a four month engagement wasn't enough we're now adding buying a house to it! We should close about 3 weeks before the wedding! I don't know your plans but you are welcome to come to the rehersal and spend the night with me in the new house before the wedding if you like...
I'm SO excited that you are planning on coming. It is such a huge treat that you'll be there.
I love you!
Amy
Posted by: Amy Cate at January 2, 2008 10:58 PM
