12/27/09

Merry, Merry Christmas

Was it ever... Erin and Jacob arrived on the 17th, Makenna and Allison came down on the 18th, 20th, 23rd, Jess and Gabe came on the 19th, and Jason and Jared came on the 23rd (they heard we were having Tasty Tacos). We all went to Indianola on the 24th for a Christmas gathering with my family. Jason's flight was delayed until the next morning (the 25th), it was nice to have him for an extra evening. Erin's flight was also delayed 2 hrs. that afternoon. She was at the airport waiting to board, not an easy task with a 7 month old, but they made it back to Texas in time for the Ferrera festivities.
What can I say, but that we thoroughly enjoyed every minute of having all the family at home again. Erin got some needed sleep but at a price - Jacob is m
ore mobile now - Papa also taught him to pull himself up to things. ;-) Took Erin to Target - wasn't our usual shopping spree, but she did find a few things for herself!!! The girls got their annual haircut and pedicure. We even got to a movie Frog and the Princess... Papa got on friendlier terms with Makenna by taking her on the porch to touch the snow every 10 minutes or so. What a hoot to have Makenna around - she's quite the entertainer. Allison and Soda also got some needed rest, but again probably at a price - Makenna whining a lot to be held during the week. Papa and Nana really do know how to spoil their grand children. oops
Well, all good things must come to an end and it was the 26th at our house. Alone again, naturally...

Love to all and we miss you soooooooooooooo very much!!!

12/9/09

Blizzard - Dec. 9, 2009

Snow started flying on Tuesday and most of Iowa snuggled in their homes to wait it out. On Wednesday after 14 inches the wind picked up and white outs were happening all over. We are expecting maybe at least 2 more inches by evening. Schools closed up - even ISU - a lot of businesses too. Dave got a puzzle out and we hunkered down for the day. He will have a lot of shoveling to do when it lets up. Not only does he shovel ours out by hand - he goes over to two of our neighbors to dig them out. He'll definitely be ready for his hot cocoa after all that snow!!!

12/6/09

The Stockings Were Hung...















Dave and I finally got all the decorations up. Now we just wait for all the family to arrive on Dec. 23rd to celebrate the gift of giving and being together. Then we will go to church on the 24th to rejoice in the birth of Jesus. Hallelujah... -Merry Christmas everyone-