Wrapping up 2008

I cannot believe that is will be 2009 tomorrow...where did this year go? Seems like just yesterday I was big and pregnant awaiting the arrival of Makena...now she is almost a year old! And I look back at pictures of Aidan from Christmas last year - even just 1 year ago he seemed so small. He is definitely growing into boyhood. Makes me happy, and sad.

We loved our snow days these past couple weeks. Sad to see the rain take it all away. Aidan and the dogs got to play in the yard, then Aidan and Jim cooked hot dogs on the out door fire.

Makena got to take her first sled ride and loved it! Not so sure she loved being forced into the pink marshmallow suit though...a bit constricting. So other rides were just in warm clothes and wrapped in a blanket...much better!


Christmas was different this year - just us at home. Was nice but seemed to go fast! Aidan loved all his presents, but especially the suit of armor (another) that "Santa" brought. Love those $15 gifts! He wears this every day and won't let Makena touch it - imagine that.

Makena was miserable on her first Christmas - turned out to be a double ear infection! Poor thing.

And you can see in pretty much every picture of the kids, the snot running down their face. Just couldn't keep up!

Makena is getting ready to walk, and just starting to try and color! 2009 will be a big year for her.

2008 held some crazy times for us, so here's to hoping for more of the good, less of the bad in 2009. This goes for all of you as well!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Signing off for 2008...