Back from the Yurt - Cameraless

We made it back from our trip to the yurt...well we almost all made it back. Unfortunately the camera is probably somewhere by the trail we were snow shoeing on. I have no one to blame but myself since I was wearing the baby carrier with the pocket holding the camera. I would post more...but I'm too sad from writing about the camera and how dumb I am. Later.

A Preview of Our Weekend

Here are a few things my weekend has in store for me...

These

this...

this place

and a couple of kids that look like this


Wish me luck, and if you don't hear from me call search and rescue!

My Big Baby

I've been noticing a trend in some of the pics. I've posted lately, so I went back and took a look and sure enough there is definitely something weird going on.

Why is my child covering her ears in all these pics?? Because trains, carousels, and wagon rides are extremely scary to all two year olds right? Add to that list Dora movies (actually any movie), Santa Clause (which causes a full fledge panic attack), and anything that produces a somewhat loud noise. I love my weird kid.

Our Two Week Hiatus!

One of the perks of being a full time student - the two week Christmas Break! We packed everything up and headed out as soon as Kev got out of school and braced ourselves for the long car ride...hence the 2 liter Mtn. Dew.

The Sunday before Christmas all dolled up, well at least the girls were...me not so much. I love how Ry has to put a head lock on Sophie in order to hold her.

Christmas Morning!! This pic totally captures the joy on Ry's face as she runs towards me wanting to show me a sweater she got in her stocking...so easy to please.

The rest are pics. of everyone enjoying the spoils of Christmas day. It was so awesome to spend those two weeks with family. Some other highlights of the trip included:

1. McMinn reunion (with all 19.5 grandkids but minus Grandma and Grandpa who are on a mission)
2. Two trips to the movie theater
3. Lots of hours on the Wii with my sister-in-law
4. Lunch with old friends
5. Lots of Grandma Lou time for Ry
6. Many nights of games
7. and as always delicious food that I didn't have to make

Mullet Tribute

Ry's mullet has been giving me problems since she was born. Part of the problem is I am not the sort of mom to do my kid's hair every morning, realistically we're lucky if I do it once a week. I thought after cutting her hair it would miraculously grow into a thick luxurious hairstyle, and yet the mullet is creeping back into my life. It's a good thing the rest of her is so cute. I only hope she can one day forgive me for letting her walk around with such embarrassing hair (my favorite is the one with the pumpkin, poor kid).

An Evening at the Zoo

This last frigid Saturday we went to the zoo, not to observe the animals, but to see all the awesome Christmas lights. We also rode the carousel and ate Papa Murphy's Pizza, which makes for a great night in my book.

Christmas Miracle

Ok, so it's not the warm and fuzzy sort of miracle that gives you chills...but it's pretty miraculous considering.

This was last years sad attempt at making a stocking for Ry.

The two normal looking stocking were ones we bought when we first got married. When I broke out the pathetic little one to hang up this year, Kevin laughed and said he didn't think we could even fit a present in there.

So with a little planning before actually cutting and sewing I was able to make two new stockings that at least won't cause Kev to bust up every time he looks at them. Now if only I had planned a little more when picking out the different colors of fabric all the stocking could have matched (Kev says the yellow one looks like it came straight from the 70s).