Christmas Recap

Since I wasn't blogging at Christmas time I figured I would recap some of the more notable days and even include pictures! We did not do a lot of decorating this year because I had my hands full with Sean. Mark always insists on a fresh tree and it was mid-December before we got around to getting a tree ("we" as in Mark, Ira & Emma). I think they picked out a great tree. It then took another week before we got around to putting the ornaments on. Ira would ask everyday if it was time. I finally got a couple ornaments out for him and Emma to put on to satisfy them until daddy's day off. We also invited my in-laws over for the decorating because my mother-in-law is a pro at decorating a tree.

The in-laws with Emma.

Ira hanging ornaments.

Which one next?

The completed tree.

The day before was our church's Christmas breakfast. The kids had a great time. Ira was one of the wise men in the children's nativity reenactment. We were also treated to a great Christmas hula. The kids favorite part? Receiving bags filled with candy from "Santa's Elves".

Our Little Wise Man

The REAL Wise Man

Emma!

Hula Christmas

Treats!

This year Mark and the kids decorated a gingerbread house. This is the second year we decorated one (we cheat and buy the pre-made house kits; last year's house kit was a gift from a friend--thanks Cing!). I was taking care of Sean so I didn't get to really participate in the decorating (and after seeing the final results I don't know if I would have admitted I had helped even if I had! :p). Mark decided that next year we would buy GOOD candy to use on the house, but the kids seemed to enjoy stuffing themselves with the BAD tasting candy anyway.

It all starts off well...

Final Product!

I will continue with Christmas adventures in my next post!

Alive!

It has been nearly a year since I last posted on this blog. We are alive and well! Much has happened in that time. For one, we added one more to our family--a beautiful little boy. I also decided that I would be more open about names and perhaps graduate to posting pictures!

So here is the BIG REVEAL: My name is Mariann. My husband is Mark. Our little ones are Ira (4 years old), Emma (2 years old), and Sean (our happy 3 month old).

I think I will still stick to writing more than posting pictures just because I am so horrible about taking pictures, but when they are available I will add them to my rantings. :)

So, welcome to the evolution of our blog! I hope these changes will make it much more fun to view for all our family and friends!