Christmas Photos

First we had a beautiful WHITE Christmas! These pics are from what we call the "retention pond" about 1/2 block from our house. As it turns out, it's a great place for the little kids to go sledding. Who would have guessed?! Izzy really enjoyed sledding and playing in the snow with the rest of the neighborhood kids. And I didn't realize there were so many before....

Back in our Front yard we made snow angels and a snowman "John". This was inbetween snow storms before my parents arrived. Because by Sunday before Christmas, Snowman John was just a bump in the snow and our angels were all filled in.

Mom and Dad were really lucky to arrive on Sunday before Christmas from Arkansas. They were only a couple hours delayed getting in; and I hear that it was not because of the weather. They must have been very, very lucky to make between snow storms. Anyway, we were very happy they did and enjoyed having them here all week. The kids really enjoyed playing with them in the snow. Too back that Mom and Dad are "Winter Texans" and don't own any snow gear. :)

Izzy and Xander were very good this year and Santa knew just what they liked. They really enjoyed all the presents they received from Santa and family. Izzy says her favorite was the set of 7 Disney Princess "barbie dolls". And Xander definately likes the shake 'em up race car track and cars best.

Happy Holidays!

To all the Friends and Family that we won't be able to see this Holiday Season, We Miss You!

Winter's Here!

We're enjoying a little bit of Winter here in Seattle, just in time to get into the Christmas spirit. Last night it snowed, just enought to put a light dusting on the grass. The streets were a little icy early this morning when Chris has t get up and walk up to work. Thank goodness he wasn't driving. But this afternoon the streets are all clear. The snow is starting to melt, too. So you may have heard that we live in the lowest point of Seattle. There is a retention pond just across the street. It turns out it was perfect for sledding down this morning. Izzy and Xander met up with some friends in the neighborhood and had a great time sledding, running around in the snow and having a small snowball fight. Xander even had a blast riding down the hill all by himself.

Yesterday we also got some winter fun ice skating at the Seattle Center. Izzy really improved over last year. She started out using a "walker" and ended the day not needing one at all. We even saw some ice carving!