Snow Day

School was cancelled yesterday, but it was really pre-mature. The snow didn't start until late in the day. AnnaMaria loves it when "her" friends spend the night. Note all the coats and jacket; they think we keep the house too cold!

This is the best snow we've had in years, probably about 6 inches. We have big plans to play outside.

Winter Cuteness

Joy

We've been busy, but we're still here! We have already enjoyed lots of Christmas activities.

AnnaMaria likes HO-HO, but only at a distance!

Merry Christmas!

Halloween 2009

Our church hosted a Trunk or Treat for the second year. It is a lot of fun. Our theme was 50's diner. L-R: Jeff was a nerdy dad (his costume wasn't too difficult). Ollie was our cook and he made bacon, eggs and biscuits for any of the participants who cared to join us.  Sharon was a frumpy housewife (also way too easy!), AnnaMaria was a Pink Lady from Grease, Claire was a waitress, Andrew was a Thunderbird from Grease, and Lily was a 1951 Prom Queen. (She wore my 8th grade graduation dress).

Preschool

AnnaMaria started preschool last Wednesday. She marched right in! She's been dropping off and picking up the big kids for the last two years, so I think she felt very BIG to have her own school. She goes in the mornings Monday-Thursday 8:00-11:30. She took Dora and Boots cupcakes for her birthday last week and this week she wore her Halloween costume for a class party. We are very impressed with the school and teachers. It's a happy place!

AnnaMaria's Third Birthday

AnnaMaria had a big day on her birthday. She had an eye exam and her first visit to the dentist. She loved all the attention at Dr. Wade's office and got a good report.

Later in the day we went to the Carson Center to see Disney's Imagination Movers. AnnaMaria was NOT impressed. She really didn't understand why all those kids and parents were jumping up and down and yelling. She was much more comfortable with the adults in the doctors' offices. Ha.

So we left early and walked around the riverfront for a little bit.

The best part of the day was opening gifts at home with her family!

Grandma and Grandpa Great Celebrate 70 Years of Marriage

Sharon’s grandparents celebrated their 70th anniversary earlier this month and it was such a fun family day. Several of us attended their little church in the country and we were even joined by some cousins from Nebraska. There were lots of happy stories and memories of good times. Grandma and Grandpa are in their early 90's; both still drive and are very active.We are so blessed!

So many people said great things, but this simple thing really hit me….my cousin Cassidy commented on how her friends tried to play in a kiddy pool, but it was too cold. She didn’t realize that could be a problem…..Grandma always warmed water on the stove for her kiddy pool. That’s the grandma I want to be someday!

Grandma and Grandpa Great…we love you so very much!

I wish I would have gotten more photos at lunch time, but I was too busy yakking. Here’s one of AnnaMaria with her cousins, Joseph and Eli.

Friends + Fun to look forward to this week!

Varsity Girls and Boys will both be playing in the Regional Tournament this week! Go Pirates! The indoor soccer season schedule should be posted this week as well; no rest for the  weary!

AnnaMaria's birthday is the 20th. I'm taking the day off with her. She'll be getting her preschool eye exam and visiting Dr. Poat (AKA...our friend, Wade) for her first dental check up. Then we'll see Imagination Movers Live and head to the Girls first regional soccer game.

Then....drum roll please...AnnaMaria will go to preschool on Wednesday. It's really hard to beleive our baby is 3!

We will finish up the week with an office hayride on Saturday! Fall can be so crisp and delightful or cold and rainy. I'm sure hoping for a pretty week!