12.27.2008

Christmas Joy!

Merry Christmas One and all! I love this time of year and this year did not disappoint. I loved every thing about it. (OK so I would have liked having Matt and Jenny at my house Christmas Eve, but Jenny took video of their cute family so I didn't feel left out.) I love love love my family.
Christmas Eve we spent the day out in the snow. Playing in the field, and sledding off the back of the hill. Later that night we all spent an hour in the dark trying to find Steve's lost phone as we retraced our steps up and down the hill behind our home and out in the field. No phone was found as of right now.
Camie and Lynn invited us over Christmas Eve to sing song around the piano. We ate monkey bread. (yum yum). Then on Christmas we had so much fun as older children value their sleep we woke up late about 7:30 I think. We had so much fun opening presents.Then off to Royd and Natalie's house. We ate such good food, first a fun breakfast of green pancakes with red berries and whip cream. Then later a turkey dinner with all the trimmings. Thank you so much Darringtons for such a fun day! It has been so nice to have Royd's family here in Enterprise.
Christmas with older children is different not better or worse; it's just different. Girls that get excited for underwear (yes Met the kind that give you bad dreams and don't have Disney prints on them!) Jeremy has to have bigger shoes than anyone else in the family. All wanting to reclaim the excitement of childhood. When PJ elf is one of the most exciting things that happen. A new story from Grandmother Darrington. An old story from Erica delivered in grand dramatic fashion with audience participation. The love and thought that every child has had as they exchange gifts with their brothers and sisters. I love the gratitude shown for the Christmas presents.
This year Christmas was truly a joy and I was filled with love, not just for my own children and husband, but for my brothers and sisters, our parents, nieces and nephews, cousins and even my aunts and uncles. Oh the Joy!

12.03.2008

Trace McCoy

I never thought I could love anything as much as I've loved being a mom. I have to admit being a grandmother comes closer than anything! (And I've been on a cruise and seen and did some cool things) I love Trace so much. I love his beautiful blue eyes, his funny faces, his cute hands and his feet. (that his mom can't find shoes for) I love his curly blond hair. I love when he holds my hand. I love when you come in the house and he is so excited to see you and he says "Hi ya". I love when he tips his head into you and makes that Ahhh sound. I love when he jabbers in the phone. I love to bathe him. I love to read stories with him. Every chance I get to spend time with him is fun for me. I love being a grandma! Jenny thanks for being so good to me with Trace.


Happy Birthday Jenny


Happy Birthday Jenny Marie Pickering! Jenny is turning 25 on the 9th of December. I hope you have a great birthday this month. I hope you know how grateful I am for you. I'm so glad that you are ours. May your birthday bring you joy and happiness. I love that little boy of yours and I am so excited about our little girl. Thank you for loving Matt so much, you are such a good mom and wife. Thank you so much for all you do for me. I love coming to your home. I love you. Love MOM