Christmas 2011: Wordle Style

"Nothing is more important than reconnecting with your bliss. Nothing is as rich. Nothing is more real." 

 ~ Deepak Chopra

Christmas 2011: Wordle Style

Blessed... we began our Christmas extravaganza in Moose Lake with "hubs" family.  We spent time with some of our favorite people, and we shared a wonderful weekend filled with Christmas cheer.

Of course "tootsie" and "pie-pie" loved opening presents, but the highlight of the trip was spending time with their cousins, and hanging out with Nana, Papa, and Grandpa Happy.

Joy...10 days of vacation with "hubs","tootsie" and 
"pie-pie".  I can't imagine a better gift!

A Scavenger Hunt... on Christmas Eve?  We couldn't go sledding or build a snow fort so we had to be more creative.  
It was a beautiful day!

 Projects galore!

All dressed up... no where to go.  We attempted to go to Christmas Eve Mass at our church, but even arriving 30 minutes early didn't work.  When we got there we couldn't even find a place to stand, so we decided to celebrate at home.  We read The Christmas Story and had a wonderful chat about the true meaning of Christmas. 
 It was magical!

Presents!

Santa found us!

Trampoline fun... we had to wait until the next day to put this one together.  3 hours later... terrible directions, but the kids love it!

Bliss...time with my side of the family.  We spent one night at a hotel enjoying ourselves at a water park.  The kids had so much fun!  "pie-pie" is Mr. Fearless, and "toostie" showed us how much she loved posing for the camera.  What a wonderful way to end December!

Good times!

Swimming bliss!

Ode to breadsticks... Reggie and Bauer did we order enough?  Bucko this picture is a tribute to you!

Ringing in the New Year...back to our house to celebrate New Year's Eve.  I adore my family!

Cheese!

"pie-pie" really wanted Auntie YaYa to give him a mustache.

Pictionary

Grandma, Grandpa and the Crazy 8!  


2011 and was filled with happiness and joy.  2012 here we come!


p.s. i love you