Christmas Day 2007

Happy Holidays, from our home to yours!

The last week has provided a great deal of snow in our mountains. Today #2 and I decided it was time to introduce Kate to snow so we packed up the pink outerwear and headed to our favorite sledding spot in the foothills. When we arrived we were dismayed to see that there still wasn't enough snow to make it safe for sledding. Alas, we decided to walk around and play in what was available. As it turns out, Kate thought the snow was funny, but she especially likes swinging around like a monkey (regardless of snow or not). High points: ATD (#3) had the best time of all (as seen in the first photo) and Kate's face matched her snowsuit within minutes of our arrival.

Happy 1st Birthday, Kate!

What a week it has been! Grandma B just finished a week and 1/2 long visit and it seems as though we went non-stop the whole time she was here. A few of the things we did (or were done to us): each of us suffered from the flu over the course of her visit, we planned and executed a first birthday party extravaganza, we visited with Santa, we produced approximately 100 greeting cards, Grandma sewed a tutu (THANK YOU!), we ate good food, and we celebrated fun and exciting events with neighbors and friends... in summary, I'm tired! Although I am sad to see my mom leave, it will be good to return to our regular lives and start putting all of Kate's birthday gifts to good use. Thank you to everyone who celebrated with us this week! For those of you far away, we look forward to celebrating many birthday's to come with you.

In the excitment of the week I didn't even notice that Kate started cutting her 1-year molars. Oops! Who knew they were so far back in there and so hard to see? Between the pain of cutting molars, the departure of Grandma and 3 shots at her 1-year doctor's appointment today, this is the definitive end of the birthday celebrations. What a wonderful milestone birthday! I can't wait to see what Kate's 2nd year will bring.

Enjoy the ridiculous amount of photos capturing our good times (and thank you to Katie, Julie and Kerry for taking so many)!

It's that Time of Year Again...

for KATE'S FIRST BIRTHDAY!!

Grandma Bylsma is in town for the big event and we've (I've) been enjoying the extra set of hands - especially since the flu took over the house this week (sorry Grandma!). Of course that means putting on a pretty dress and a trip to see Santa. Our birthday celebration with the neighborhood kids is scheduled for Sunday and I can't wait! Of course, pictures immediately following!