Christmas 2008

We had a great morning opening presents and playing with Olivia and Josh. Liv had a blast tearing open the gifts. She seemed to enjoy the paper and opening things better than the actual presents. But she soon figured out the the toys were better after all. Josh was pretty entertained by the all the wrappings as well.

My family came over in the afternoon. Olivia got more presents. At this point she was a pro and new exactly what to do with them. Ripped them all right open. We had the traditional turkey dinner with all the sides. Super yummy. Schwartz Christmas tradition dictates we watch the movies we got for Christmas. So I put in my 'new' Christmas movie "The Muppet's Christmas Carol", only to discover that my family decided they wanted to watch it the night before and couldn't find their movie. So Mom opened my gift and opened my movie and they watched it! Thanks! :)

I hope you all had a Merry Christmas too!

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Olivia's new bike

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Winter Wonderland

We have had quite the winter here. Matt and I took Olivia out to play in the snow last week, before the temperature dipped to single digits with wind chill. Yikes! That's cold!

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Great Uncle Jim

My Great Uncle Jimmy came to visit last week. It was so good to see him. He is so full of life and slightly off his rocker! :) It is a great combination. I haven't seen him in a few years and he was really excited to be able to meet the kids. Olivia wasn't quite sure of him at first, but she really liked his watch, so it worked out in the end. Josh, on the other hand, loved being with Uncle Jim. He was a content little bugger while Jimmy held him.

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New Bed

This past week we converted Olivia's crib to a toddler bed. I can't believe that she is already in toddler bed! Yikes. She is growing way to fast. She does pretty well in it. Although, nap time is a little rougher. "Olivia, we stay in our bed during nap." If only she could get back IN her bed after getting out. I guess that will come later.

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Chris' Birthday

My wonderful husband hit a milestone...30!!! Three decades of life! I am so lucky to be able to spend my life with him. Chris is an amazing man and father and I am truly blessed! I love you babe! Happy Birthday!

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Thanksgiving

What a wonderful Thanksgiving. We loaded up the car (with about enough stuff for a week!) and headed up to Mt. Pleasant, where we spent Thanksgiving at my Grandpa's with the Schwartz Family. Almost everyone made (we were sans Aunt Di and Rose:(. It was such a great time to visit with everyone, plus lots of yummy food. Olivia enjoyed playing with her cousins and Aunts and Uncles. I would post pictures of the wonderful occasion, but the smarty-pants that I am forgot the camera. Shoot! Come on peeps, with all the other crap I had to remember I am glad I only forgot one thing! Traveling with kids, is traveling with a circus.

The weekend after Thanksgiving we went and cut down a Christmas tree for my parents. As soon as we got there, it started snowing pretty heavy. Olivia had a blast and gave her approval on the tree I picked out.

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The Cave Troll Carries the Tree