Merry Christmas

The three of us spent Christmas day alone. It was the first year for both us that we have not been surrounded by family. It was a very quiet day for us. I made Monkey Bread for breakfast and we had a roast for dinner. It was nice family time, but just not the same without all of our family. They were all missed!! We spent the day unpacking all of Madi's toys. The way they package toys is insane!! Thanks to all of you who sent packages!

Christmas Eve

We spent Christmas Eve with our adopted family (Erin's family). We put cookies and milk out before the party knowing that it would be a late night. We are really going to miss the group of people in these pictures. Lee and Erin have become more than just friends to us. The night was very emotional.

Acting Funny Before Bed

Last night Madi was so full energy because she knew that she would be leaving today with Sean to go to nana and papa's house. She has been so excited! She was acting silly all night so here are a few pictures of the night.


DANCING: She put her piano on auto play and had the music blasting. She can dance!! You can tell by the last picture that she is really going at it. I was cracking up!








FUNNY GLASSES: She has these glasses with all of her dress-up clothes. She still looks cute even with those ugly glasses on. I walked into the living room and she had these glasses on Sienna. It was so funny. She just sat there with them on. That poor dog!!!

Coloring

Madisyn doing one of her favorite activities.

Charlie Brown Christmas Tree

Isn't our Charlie Brown Christmas tree lovely? It is so cute! It is better than nothing. Madisyn is so excited for Santa to come to our house. I am not really sure where he is going to leave the presents.

Decorating Christmas Cookies

I have been bummed about not putting up a Christmas tree this year with us moving. For those of you that don't know, Sean has to start work before me now. Sean and Madi will be gone December 16th and will come home again for Christmas to get me moved down. So I have been trying to get a sense of Christmas in our house without the tree. We woke up this morning and it had snowed all night and the sun was shining. If felt like Christmas so we decided to make cookies. Madisyn only got through her 5 cookies that she baked by herself. She was so detailed on each one. We both really enjoyed ourselves.

Baking

Madisyn got up this morning and wanted to cook. Elaine bought Madisyn a kids baking set and that is all she wants to play with. The first thing she does in the morning is put on her apron. That apron does not come off during the day. Give her something to stir and she is occupied for hours!! We are baking cookies tomorrow so she will be able to bake and decorate her own. I will post pictures when we are done. It should be interesting!!

Thanksgiving in NY

We spent Thanksgiving in New York. The week flew by so fast. It was a nice time with family and of course a lot of food! (Elaine, you make too much food!) Here are few pictures of Madisyn helping MeMa decorate the tree. She got so into it and did a great job. You could tell where Madi helped because there was 4 ornaments all clumped together.

Saturday night w/ Erin

Erin came over for a girls night this Saturday. Madisyn loves when she comes over. I think Madi looks good as a blonde. What do you think! We had so much fun with her. We are taking off to NY on Wednesday to spend time with family. I am looking forward to getting away for a few days to forget about the stresses in my world right now!!

Big Changes

There are some big changes coming our way!! Sean and I have been trying to get out of Michigan. I have been hinting to my boss for quite some time now that I want to move on. I have been putting a bug in his ear about Tonawanda, NY and Bedford, IN. Both locations would bring us close to family. Well, it has finally happened!! I have applied for a job in Bedford, IN and have received the position. Yes, that means we are getting out of Michigan!!!! I will start my new job January, 3rd. This is a great opportunity for our family so we are so excited. Sean has worked lined up with my cousin doing construction. I am so happy he is finally getting out of the bar business. It will be nice to be on the same schedule. Please keep us in your prayers!

Halloween

Halloween night was a typical night in Mid-Michigan, cold and rainy! Our little bumble bee and so much fun trick-or-treating. We went with Rocky and a cute little cowgirl. Madi didn't really understand the concept of a couple pieces at each house. She usually went up and grabbed a handful. At one stop we ended up with 2 full size candy bars. Sean and I have a lot of candy to eat!!

Drew and Mimi

I promised a picture of Drew Carey and Mimi so here you go.

Week with Nana & Papa

Here are some pictures of Madisyn's week at Nana and Papa's. She had so much fun trick-or-treating at the zoo. From what I hear, she was on a sugar buzz for days. She looks like my little Valley Girl in the 1st picture. We miss her soooo much and can't wait to get her back Monday!! Sean and I are going to be Drew Carey and Mimi this weekend at a Halloween Party. Pictures possibly to come on that!!