Christmas Lights

We went and saw this Christmas light display tonight and I am AMAZED at how this is done! Amazed! Noah so enjoyed watching this...I think we are going to have to go and see this every Christmas from here on out. This was one of my favorite ones to watch...enjoy!

Music Box Dancer 2008 - Holdman Christmas Display from Richard Holdman on Vimeo.

Winter Wonderland

We woke up this morning to a Winter Wonderland! Noah was thrilled and he spent almost the entire morning looking out the window saying "It snowed, it snowed!". I am not a fan of the cold, but I will admit that December isn't complete without some snow. I love looking outside and seeing the untouched blanket of snow. I talked to my Grandma yesterday and she told me that she will not let anyone walk around in her backyard because the sheet of untouched snow is so beautiful to look at...I would have to agree with her :). Leah was mesmerized by the falling snowflakes, and she also just sat by the window watching it come down. I love watching my children see things for the first time...it's amazing!

All Lined Up

Noah has this thing about lining stuff up...cars, blocks, plates, balls, and, as seen in this case, diapers! He will spend so much time making sure that each item is perfect. Notice how all of the diapers are facing the same direction and are the same distance apart? He is definitely a perfectionist!

After Bath

We took a picture of Leah after her bath last night and it reminds me of a picture of Noah that we took when he was a baby. Same towel, same look...too cute!

Noah ~ July 2006

Leah ~ December 2008

Party to Party

Today we woke up to the first major snow storm this year, and today was, of course, the day that we had two big get togethers that we had to go to. I so don't enjoy driving in the snow, but we had places to go today, so we packed everyone up and we were off. First we went to a party with some of my cousins and had a fabulous time. Noah had so much fun playing with his cousins...so much so, that I couldn't get a picture of him {big shocker!}. Later that day, we got together with my mom's side of the family for a surprise dinner for my Grandma. She has done so much for my Grandpa this past year, so my Grandpa decided to surprise her by having a dinner with all of her kids, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. My mom and her siblings took my grandparents to a concert during the day, and it was during that time that my cousins and I met at their house to set up the dinner. When Grandma finally showed up, she was shocked! She was thrilled that we all got together to celebrate her and let her know how much she means to us. We had a great time today spending time with our family...I love my family!!!

Noah had a blast playing at my Aunt and Uncle's house!

This was the best picture that I could get of the boy...he avoids the camera as much as possible.

Leah got this adorable bracelet from her cousin Molly. It has bells on it and about an hour after putting it on her she realized that it made noise, so she spent most of her day shaking her hand around...it was cute :).
Leah and Lexi
These girls are 5 days apart! Lexi is SO much bigger then Leah...it is funny to see them side by side. They are going to be good friends ;).
Leah, Brayden, & Lexi
SURPRISE! Grandma was so happy to see everyone when she walked in the door. Heidi made this beautiful cake...amazing!

Noah enjoying his cake.

Doug enjoying his iPhone.

I wonder what he would do with his spare time if he didn't have his phone to keep him company!

4 Generations with Noah

Noah was beyond tired at this point.

4 Generations with Leah

***Hey Mom....it looks like I AM taller then you! Ha! Love you :).

It was a long day and Noah crashed as soon as we walked in the door. He had better sleep well tonight...I think he will :).

Kappa Christmas Party

Last night I went to a Christmas party with my sorority sisters from college. Not many people know that I was in a sorority in college, and I must say that my college experience was so much better because of these wonderful ladies! I have so many memories to take with me from my college days because of my Kappa sisters. I love getting together with these girls! So much has happened in all of our lives since college and it is so nice to catch up and to just see everyone. Thank you, ladies, for a fun evening!

Happy Birthday to Hannah!

Happy Birthday, Hannah Shea!

We hope that you have a WONDERFUL day today! We love you and can't wait to see you later this month!

This was taken in November 2003, when we all went to Disneyland! Hannah has grown up SO much in the last 5 years!

She's a beauty!

Whenever Noah sees this picture, he tells me "Hannah SO pretty!". It's pretty cute :).