Let it snow...

Our place in the snow

"Indiana is so much cooler then Philly...this is a second day of snow and it's not winter yet," states the MM.  Then she HAD to call her bff to make it known.  It's cold, snowing, and we are decorating for Christmas.  Just a perfect way to call in the holiday.





Saturday we headed to the Honeywell Center for Toyland - an afternoon of crafts, snacks, and picture with Santa.  The Honeywell Center is fully decorated so we took advantage and found several spots to take out holiday photos.  These are the ones that didn't make it for the Christmas card, so great having multiple shots to work with this year.



Sunday was the holiday concert by the Manchester Symphony Orchestra.  We missed the first half of the production due to a late check out and early arrival of this weeks guests.  With a whirlwind round of cleaning with participation from everyone, we arrived at intermission and enjoyed the MSO with the chorus from Manchester College performing the Messiah.  James fell asleep during the show, but he NEEDED the nap.  The rest of us enjoyed the music and were impressed by the vocal quality of many of the soloists.

After the concert, we headed to the local Mexican restaurant for DH's birthday dinner a day early but better then on a school night. The evening ended with a lovely meal.   I love their idea of the full celebration for a birthday - whipped cream on the face while wearing a sombrero.  Well it was a weekend full of holiday activity which was enjoyed by all.

The wonderful LB

Here's the birthday boy.


Six years ago, I booked a baby. Due to some minor issues, my doctor didn't want me to wait for the kid to make his entrance. We looked over calendars and set the date for the baby's arrival.

As so many other mother's say - where did the time go? My sweet snuggle boy is now running more then just the parents to distraction.

So have a wonderful birthday little man!

Love you!

Where did the time go...

I've now been a mom for 8 years.

This has been a wonderful and frustrating ride. She was a joy and easy baby. As a toddler her independence came in full force and we've been running since.

Here's MM two weekends ago at my niece's birthday party. She was just enthralled with the Boston terrier puppy, Maggie. That's the latest addtion to the animal farm she wants to have here at home.

So as one of the many getting to know you meme's includes - in 5 years, I'll be the mother of a teenager. Oh what will I have to blog about then.

So Happy 8th Birthday kiddo!

Happy Birthday to me

Not how I was planning to spend my birthday - but a day at home with MM healing from her tonsillectomy wasn't all bad.