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either i can write or i can post pictures it appears i can not do both at the same time anymore :)
really what has happened is i have gotten really really busy
so be lucky that i am doing anything - just kidding
we are counting the days till x-mas and let me say we are VERY excited
this year is different - Sadie knows that every package that arrives at the door could potentially be a present for her - so we have had several earth shattering melt downs on the porch - as i am trying to explain that we have to use patience - Si is still to young - though he does love to watch the dramatics and point out
"Sadie is crying" "Bubby has stopped crying"
"Bubby gets candy"
wise words from a little almost 3 yr old
and yes i have planned his b-day party - and yes i am like 2 months away - and yes i have invites created and ready to go - i have the bouncy house booked - i have cakes planned - see i am always thinking one party ahead
but x-mas
we are excited - we have toned things down a bit this year and it actually has worked out well
the weather has been a bit nutty and say like 60 degrees here and there - so it really has not felt like x-mas and because of that we have done lots of stuff outside instead of staring at nicely decorated trees inside
though last night we did go tour Stan Hywet gardens and run through ALL the lights
the kids had a blast
we finally got some snow - about an inch or so which was wonderful - made a snow man which silas instantly stepped on and aaron took the kids out sledding today
this was the first time the really went sledding down a big hill
let us say extreme children - we are not a bunny hill sort of family - we are the mega giant mountain sledding kind of family
but even though there was snow it was more like mud sledding than snow sledding
no matter covered in mud or snow everyone was ALL smiles and very very happy
so bring it on cleveland we are ready for some real weather!!!!
we are sending our love out to everyone this holiday season and we are looking forward to having a few days off to sit around and play with ALL our new toys!!!