Merry Christmas!

We hope you have a wonderful holiday!

Some of you have requested that I post my cookie sheet advent calendar. You should be able to click on it to see it larger. The boys have had a great time sharing the duty of adding the magnets each day. The only one without a number was #25. It is all about baby Jesus anyway!

P.S. You have to check out today's new entry to thedeanery ...hilarious!

The Aftermath

These are some pictures we took around town of the trees that were broken by the heavy ice. It is so sad to think how old these trees are and that they have survived such strong winds around here but could not handle the weight of the ice.
I think the most amazing pictures are #'s 1,10,11,12,and 19.
I am sure glad we live in a new neighborhood with tiny little trees that just bent over a little.

Baby, it's cold outside!

Here are some pictures of the ice storm. We were without power most of Monday and for a few hours on Sunday night. We were some of the lucky few that got to sleep most of the night with power. There are still many homes without power and we feel very blessed to have ours back on. Some of the pictures were taken after it had started melting. The pictures do not do it justice. It has been an adventure!

And the winner is...

Scott, my brother in law was asked by his wife (my sister) what I should rename my children on my blog and he said, "Well, that's easy. Ned Nederlander, Dusty Bottoms and Lucky Day from Three Amigos!"

I love it. I do not love the movie, but I hope it is popular enough that some people might get the connection.

Thanks so much to those of you that took the time to make a suggestion.

Scott, your prize will be in the mail soon. :)