with all of our hearts

We wish our family and friends a very happy and healthy new year.

We look forward to 2010 and all that comes with it.

2009 was a little intense for us, but I really can't call it a 'bad' year.
What year is bad when you have family and friends surrounding you with love, support and encouragement?
Love and blessings to all of you.

visiting a family of dentists

A few weeks ago we found our dental plan had been dropped, upon changing our mailing address with the postal service. "Since you are no longer living in the area"...and not only did they just drop us with no questions asked, they told us we can't reapply for another year.
So, here we are in Virginia Beach, living with an endodontist, whose father is a general dentist. Jim has graciously allowed us to fill in appointments when cancellations have been made. We are so grateful (again and again) for all the help from family and friends over the last few months.

Christmas at the beach

The Virginia (Beach) Aquarium is one of our favorite places to visit. They have done some major renovations and now it is even better! We had a fun family day today.

Our first gingerbread house

The kids and I have never made a gingerbread house, because frankly I know I don't have the patience for it.
So this year Stephen took the job and not only did the kids have a GREAT time doing it, it came out beautifully.

Frosty in the Park

Tracy's neighborhood Ladies League hosted a Frosty in the Park night. We bundled everyone up and enjoyed treats and watched Frosty on a projector screen.

You can see Avery and Charlie's glow necklaces as they watch the movie.


Stephen and Jackson trying to keep warm.


All bundled up~

Santa

Avery's letter to Santa.

 

The Santa visit.

 

Pancake Breakfast with Santa

We have been pretty busy here in VA Beach, today we had breakfast with Santa at Evan's school. The kids loved visiting with Santa, all except Jackson. We have definitely hit the "I don't like the man with the white beard" stage.
And Avery wrote her letter to Santa, letting him know he can deliver their presents here at Aunt Tracy's.

Stephen and the kids enjoying the breakfast.

 

Avery and Charlie in front of Santa's tree

 

The powerful super hero trio with their candy canes.