Our Big News!

WE SOLD OUR HOUSE!!!

After 3 months on the market, lots of showings but no offers, last night our realtor came over to tell us we had an offer. The offer, to put it mildly, was ridiculous. So for 2 hours we went back and forth with counter-offers. In the end, I think we did well. We didn't go below what we needed to get into a new house, and we have some time to find that next home. I'm excited, nervous, and stressed suddenly all at once! Hoping that next week we'll take a day to look at the houses we're interested in...seven at this point. But...by mid-April, no matter what, we'll be somewhere else!

Christmas pics

I know I'm a little late on this, but here are just a few pictures from Christmas time!

Auntie Amber got Emily just what she wanted...a tutu and fairy wings.

Christmas seemed to be filled with Dora this year...

My super cute, super cool little guy modeling his new shades
Christmas Village, where my dad insists on journeying when he's around for the holidays. I actually enjoyed it much more this time, probably because the last time he took us there, it was blizzard conditions and ridiculously cold.

Overall, we had a wonderful holiday. Emily finally seems to "get it" this year with Santa and presents and everything else. Looking forward to next year when Owen's in the same boat.

Operation: Potty Train Day 1

So since I'm home this week, I figured I might as well go all out on the potty training business. Some say Emily's too young; others, like my mom, claim I was potty trained way earlier. So I've gotten the necessary accessories: 21 pairs of big girl panties (I couldn't decide between Tinkerbell, Elmo, and princesses), Disney Princess pull-ups, and a book that has stickers and a chart.

Day 1 - Emily loves the pull-ups, loves the panties....but refuses to poop in the potty. She's done well with peeing, but we still have a long way to go. In the Potty vs. Diaper battle, the potty was definitely the loser today.

Santa's Message to Emily

Copy and paste the link below to see a special message from Santa to Emily!



http://portablenorthpole.tv/watch/f7019b99fc127177a2be4bde0e9843f3

Cookie Time!

Our annual cookie baking Sunday at mom's:

"Are they done yet?"

Jingle bells on her head

Dutch Winter Wonderland

We usually head to Rocky Ridge County Park to check out the Christmas lights. However, this year we decided to do something different since Emily's a bit older. We took her to Dutch Wonderland, where they not only have a bunch of Christmas lights, but most of their rides are also open. We had so much fun, although we froze. It was so cold! Here are some of the photos:

Thanksgiving 2009

Some images from our Thanksgiving (which also happened to fall on our 4 year wedding anniversary).

Owen's first Thanksgiving...he's modeling a hat Emily made at school.

Everyone getting ready to eat:

Apparently, Thanksgiving is a time for presents (at least according to my Aunt Sharon). She got the kids super cute jammies. Emily's is from The Princess and the Frog.
And Owen's is to help him on his way to becoming a racing superstar. According to Dad, he already has the perfect NASCAR name - Buddy Bilodeau.
Owen and Grandma March: