Happy New Year, everyone!
So far this year has been pretty good for us, though it is only a few days old. Our holiday season made us smile, as we visited old friends, gave and received some wonderful presents, ate some great food, and spent some quality time with loved ones. We are sad that it is over, but looking forward to having a great new year. Who knows what surprises we will encounter when we enter the world of "true parents" with the addition of a second child. I wonder what Zoe will think. When we talk about her new brother or sister, I can just see the wheels turning in her wonderful brain.
I'll tell you about our holiday season in no particular order starting with our trip to the north. After spending Christmas Eve with Amy's parents, then Christmas Day and two nights with Jeff's parents, we drove up to Corvallis to spend some time with Alex, Mara, and Liam. On the way, we found out what traveling with a potty trained girlie was all about: we stopped four times to go potty. We didn't regret the stoppages, but we did have to learn a new way of traveling. It will take longer to get places, but that's okay.
In Corvallis, we meant to spend only one night, then drive up to Salem and stay with Ryan, Michele, Kennedy, and Paisley. Unluckily, Ryan came down with a cold, and so, instead of exposing a two year old, and a pregnant mother to it, we stayed two nights with Mara and Alex. Serendipitously, Gary and Irene (Mara's parents) were planning on coming down on later in the week. Mara talked them into coming a day early, so we were able to play Euchre (the best card game ever invented) (and if you don't believe me, it is because, you need to come to our house and try it out).
All in all, it was a very good visit, though Zoe was a bit afraid of Liam, who is much louder and full of energy. Thank you, Mara, Alex, and Liam for having us.
Christmas Eve, we spent in our usual way: Broccoli, potato soup, opening presents, and spending the night with Monte and Debbie. We had a great time, Zoe especially. She really likes opening presents, and liked helping everyone else as much as opening her own.
Christmas Day we spent with Jeff's mom. We had dinner at Aunt Vicki's house, with Great Grandpa Bill, Vicki, Eric, Dave, Becky, Doug, Andrea, Cameron, Brandy, her fiance Brian, Kathleen, Eric's mom, and Nana. It was good food and good company. Thank you for a delicious, fun time, everyone.
Lastly, Zoe started the new year with a new kitchen, and a new hair cut. It really makes her look more grown up. Mimi (Debbie) and Amy cut it while Zoe watched "The Doodlebops". She didn't squirm at all. I don't think that she really understood what happened until it was over (if she understood it then). The real test may be the next time that we try to clip it.
That's about it. I suppose that I could post my resolutions: It boils down to eat more healthily, work harder, and have more fun. Pretty easy, right?
Have a great year and check back often: I am making updating the blog part of my resolutions.
1 comment:
Hi Jeff, Amy and Zoe,
Just logged on to my e-mail from down here at Uncle Bob's home in Arizona and saw this update. Glad all is going well in the new year. And always happy to hear news and see pictures about my family. Doing OK here. Will catch you later. Love to you all.
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