CHRISTMAS!

Christmas 2010 was filled with trains, trains and more trains! We had happy children from piston to footplate! Alyssa was thrilled with her littlest pet shop sets, not one but TWO zhoo zhoo pets and their new home! Santa didn't forget Lauren either with new shoes, AE outfits and lia sophia jewelry. My favorite gift has to be the silver, diamond necklace surrounded by two hearts that was chosen by my oldest but from all the kids. And my second favorite would have to be my new phone! Santa was really sneaky this year but he knows I've been a good girl and definitely deserve a new phone. Thinking about the new year and what resolutions I should make. On the top of the list is to definitely make some more me time. I've spent most of this vacation catching up on some much needed R and R and I realize just how much I am overworked. My mantra for 2011 should be Less is MORE! We've had one of the best vacations this Christmas because Jason had time off with me and we just stayed home. There IS no place like home! Well enough of my rambling. Happy New Year Everyone!

Olive Garden Family dinner 2010

Mom and Tina
My handsome husband and me!
The kids with their Great Aunt Judy.
Waiting to be seated!
Colin, Jack, Lauren and Alyssa all ready to dine on some fine spaghetti!
All dressed up for the tree!
I must say it takes a lot of energy to get two kids bathed and dressed up for dinner. Every year around December 21st we all get dressed up and head out to our traditional family dinner. We've gone to places like the Muddy Rudder, Chocolate Grill in Old Town, Seguinos and last year we went to that Greek place in Brewer that I can't quite remember the name of right now. Anyway we always say we are going to celebrate my brother's birthday but I think even if it wasn't his birthday we still would all go.

Winter Fun 2010

Although the snow has been hit and miss this year we've still made some time to go out and enjoy the fluffy white stuff. Sledding has definitely been the favorite outdoor activity and we have the perfect hill for it. It's just big enough to get a good run in but not sooo steep that the kids can't climb up it themselves. Although Jack definitely prefers to be pulled up! Alyssa has learned the run and dive trick to get the most out of our hill. Jack tries it too but mostly he needs to have a good push. We've tried making a snowman but haven't had much luck yet. Perhaps today will be the day we get that "magic snow" as my dad would say! Here's to more adventures in the snow!