OK, after you get over the shock that I am actually posting a blog entry, take a look at this. Our first snowman. Amazing, huh?
Today was the first day EVER that Maddie and Brady have gotten to play in the snow. EVER. Last year, it was too cold to let them out even for a few minutes! And before that, we were in Japan. (not much chance for snow)
I realize I haven't posted pictures in ages. Again, forgive me, I just seem to have absolutely no time lately, I don't know where it goes. I'll try to catch up some here.
I had the kids stuffed so tight that they could hardly move, (picture "A Christmas Story" and that's about right) even though it wasn't terribly cold out today. I'm overprotective, so sue me. It had melted just enough to be perfect for snowman and snowball making, so we went outside and went crazy. The kids were so happy, Brady, learning that he could roll around in the snow and not get cold, was delighted to "wallow" in the snow, throw snowballs at the car (and eventually at all of us), and alternate between building and beating up the snowman.
Earlier last month, we had fun in the leaves outside, raking them into piles and then jumping in them. Maddie spent some time cheesing for the camera and Brady was running too fast for me to get any pictures of him, just some blurry streaks as he would tear across the yard and throw his whole body in the pile of leaves. Too cute.
Let's see, what else. Looking forward to Christmas, just wondering when I'll ever get my shopping done. My parents decided that they would be able to come up this year and that will be so nice to have them here. I've leaned on them a lot this past few months (both Mom AND Dad) so I always like to have them around.
We survived another cold-type illness a few weeks ago, both kids were out of school for a couple of days so I got to stay home with them and take care of them. They really didn't seemed slowed down by their illness any, just fevers keeping them out of school, so we spent a lot of time doing "art" as Maddie and Brady call it. We painted and made Play-dough sculptures, read books and watched movies. I'll take a sick day like that any day!
Glynn and I are cruising along with our practice plans. If we make it through alive, I'll be surprised. :) It's the most stressful thing we've ever done as a couple and I hope we don't kill each other. It will all be worth it at the end. We've found a spot in Lee's Summit, just waiting to hear back from our banker. We also have a very promising opportunity in Leavenworth, but it's more of a back-up plan right now. We'll see what happens and keep everyone posted!
Glynn got to go to Peru (don't remember if I mentioned that earlier) last month to give dental lectures at a conference. I was initially supposed to go with him and we made the executive decision at the last moment that I would be wound too tight to go and maintain my sanity.
Annie is doing great in school, she's in drama club and is looking forward to her first play soon. Sarah won her class spelling bee and is going to be in the entire grade spelling bee tomorrow! So send some good wishes her way. They're doing great, as always, just growing up too fast and turning into *gasp* TEENAGERS soon. UGH. Military school, anyone?
I realize this has served as somewhat of a holiday letter, and although I never thought I'd write one, here it is. I suppose if I were better at blogging, I wouldn't have to catch you all up like this. Hmmmm. Maybe that's a new year's resolution or something.
Tired, ready for bed, but gotta convince Brady to stay in his first. I'm in for a long night again.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all if I don't post again before then!
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