One last post to catch us up.

She loved the Christmas cookies. Too much sugar for all of us!

Thanks Aunt Lori, Uncle Bill and Crew for the glasses and other gifts.

What a difference compared to last year. Look here to compare: last year

Oh how I loved the sun and ability to go out and about whenever we want without worrying if we can get back, or even out of the driveway. Shelby, however, was a bit sad that we didn't really have much more than a dusting while she was here.

Still cold, though.

Barely enough to cover the ground.

She loved the ride.

We went ice skating. She was saying "all done" before one time around - but that was actually a long time. She had fun, but once was enough to start out. Here she is with Daddy waiting for the ice to get ready.

Christmas Morning

So funny thing - both grandmas were thinking the same thing this year - matching aprins for Mia and Mommy. We got our first set from my Bobby's mom and then opened the ones from my mom on Christmas.

They are both so cute.

I have to tell a little background on the following set of pictures. Growing up we always had chocolate marshmallow santas. We have continued the tradition, and this was Mia's first year enjoying them. I just took a bunch of pics to show how much she loved having that sugar. She even said "cheese" with a mouthfull (how lovely).

Oh, and she also loves the bubbly - couldn't get her special cup out of her hand!

Let's catch up - Before Christmas

Well I know for sure that I am way behind - not because I haven't been visiting Blogger, but because I have begun to really spend more time visiting more couponing blogs. I have to say it might be a mild addiction, but at least it is one that saves my family money! Also I love to get free things and now I get something free in the mail almost daily. It is so much fun. I will post another time some of the scores I have gotten just from printing off a few coupons and matching them up with the sales.

For now - let's catch up on some family time from Christmas break.

We went to Portland for a few days since my parents were there and we wouldn't see them on Christmas. Here are a few cute ones of Mia. She couldn't get enough of her new shoes and also loved my new hat and scarf.

The other pictures are from our trip downtown Christmas Eve. We visited the mall (saw Santa but didn't even attempt to put Mia on his lap), visited the Davenport, and finally got to take the free carriage ride we have talked about for 2 years. I think it was so nice to not have so much snow. Shelby was a little bummed, though.