Christmas 2007

Happy Holidays! We had a great Christmas this year. On Christmas Eve we went to my parent's house where we had hors d'oeuvres and opened gifts. We had great food which included: cheese tray, swedish meatballs, artichokes/cheese in phyllo, cherry tarts and more. We all received some great gifts. The most fun was watching my niece and nephew open their gifts.

On Christmas Day we went to my Sister and BIL's house for an early dinner. The delicious menu included:

Beef tenderloin with horseradish sauce
Spinach gratin
Macaroni and cheese with pesto & goat cheese
Cesar salad
Rolls
Peppermint dessert

Below are a few photos from the holidays. I got lots of photos but I have to say most include my niece and nephew (which as I've stated I won't post them for privacy reasons). I did forget to get annual shot of hubby and I and a family picture.

Happy New Year! I'll be back in 2008.

Holiday card (it was personalized). Photo is blurring online for some reason.


Christmas Tree at my parent's house
Under this tree were lots of great gifts including; new Uggs, perfume, cupcake cookbook and more! Thanks Dad and Mom! Also Hubby gave me a beautiful necklace...thank you!!

Happy Holidays!

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Thankful Thursday -- a little early

I am thankful for:

The Holiday season and all that it means.

My husband's sweet gift- a donation made in my name to a favorite charity.

My in-laws stopping in town and spending the evening with us.

My family and all our blessings.

All the wonderful Christmas cards from family and friends...they just make me smile.

Winter Fun

We took the dogs outdoors to play in the snow, as you can see they had a great time.

Weekend Wrap Up and Snow!

We had a good weekend, I believe I now have all of my Christmas shopping done. Now I just have to wrap presents, address Christmas cards (hey...better late than never), and bake cookies. It has been snowing here since Saturday, below are some photos of our snowfall. It started yesterday morning, but it wasn't enough to deter me from my hair appointment and Christmas shopping. Hope everyone had a great weekend!

Thankful Thursday

I am thankful for:

Receiving the "Brown Envelope"....it finally arrived today.

*For those of you unfamiliar with this it's the notification sent to adoptive parents that the U.S. Consulate in Guangzhou has received our approval from USCIS to adopt.

Being able to go see my niece and nephew's Christmas programs. They were too cute!

Employment at company that values the holiday season and giving back to the community. I'm also thankful they decorate for the holidays, it makes going to work during this time of year a little more enjoyable.

My warm winter clothes.

Weekend Wrap Up

We had a great time this weekend with our nephew, he is so sweet and very funny! On Saturday our Chocolate Lab turned two...we are now hoping she will finally grow out of that "puppy stage." And today is a very exciting day for us as we celebrate our 2-month LID!! We have such a long wait ahead, but helps to count down the months. I like to think we are now 2 months closer to our little girl. Hope you all had a wonderful weekend!

Editors note: I don't post photos of my niece and nephew for privacy reasons in case you're wondering why never see them.

(Photos of our girl when she was 2 months and now 2 years.)