catching up...

We are home today sick...more poor Maddie has had a fever for the last three days. It seems to be some type of virus. She doesn't act like she feels bad but can't go to school when you have fever.

I am so excited about Christmas. I love this time of year and having kids makes it so much more fun. I enjoy seeing them light up when we put the tree up, look at gifts, talk about Santa, write letters to Santa, and so much more. We got a new tree this year. It was about time. When we first got married my parents gave us their old tree that was almost thirty years old. It has been fine to use over time but lets face it after 30 years it was time for a new one. We got a nine footer that was pre-lit. It was a Christmas present in itself. I went out and got some new ornaments too. I would like to get some more but we will just have to add some new ones each year till we get it just right. Don't worry though the old tree is still getting some use. We put it up out at the lakehouse. We wanted to decorate both houses since we will be spending time in both locations during Christmas.

Just like everyone else, we have been busy lately. It seems like birthday parties, Christmas parties, family gatherings, litter our calendar every week. Sometimes I wonder if life will slow down but if I am realistic it probably won't.

Enough talking here are some random pictures. I need to upload the camera to the computer but I just haven't done it in awhile.