As I’m sure you’ve noticed, I’ve posted giveaways every day of this last week…. I hope you had a chance to enter each one. Even with all of my giveaways, I’ve been taking a vacation, of sorts. A bloggy vacation.
But, boy… Have I been busy!
Our Christmas was such a wonderful and joyous celebration. We spent the morning here at home, enjoying eachother and reflecting on the birth of our Saviour. The evening was spent with my side of the family. Laughing, playing, talking, eating, and visiting. Good times. Great memories.
Julia and Aunt Rachel
We celebrated a birthday. Two in one day, in fact. Mimi (aka my Mom) shares a birthday with Jesus, but we make sure she’s celebrated, too.
Happy Birthday, Mimi!
We’ve enjoyed having Daddy home. We’ve played games, watched movies, read new books, enjoyed eachother’s company. We even got some work done around the house, including a trip to the dump – Not fun, but necessary. The part that was fun – Seeing our brand new kitchen table and chairs all set up!
Finally!!
Oh, and we’ve sort of added a new member to our family. Well, for a little while. My brother returns to Cape May, New Jersey, at the end of the month for the rest of his training for the U.S. Coast Guard Reserves. He has to leave behind his beloved Cali, a three-year-old Australian Shepherd, and we agreed to take her in. She’s such a sweet dog and my kids love her already. I shudder to think about the day Nick has to pick her up to take her home with him… She’s already a part of this family!
Cali and the kids after a loooong day
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It looks like it was a wonderful Christmas. I like the new addition to the family. I always think it’s funny how quickly a pet becomes one of the gang!
I like your new table!!
Awww… Cali does look like a sweet dog!
Looks like your new dog is fitting right in. It also sounds like you had an awesome Christmas, together as a family.
Sounds like a fun filled day. Beautiful table. What was the dump visit for?
The truck for the dump was full of boxes, garbage that wouldn’t fit in our can, a random assortment of odds and ends, including our old dining room table!
Btw, I like my new set, too!
Hi there — I am a friend of Jessica Phillips. She sent me your link and I am enjoying your site. You are one busy mama!! Hope you feel better soon. I am excited to follow your blog
Gabby
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