Hectic but Quiet Holidays

Well we didn't get a chance to eat at Bubba Gump when we went back to CA during Thanksgiving and we didn't end up taking that trip to Utah like we wanted, but we feel like we have been blessed with all that we do have. The minivan purchase was a big shock for Karri and I, just like when we bought our house. Nothing like being tied to a large loan to make you realize how scary things might be if something really unexpected happened. I guess that’s why I have life insurance but even that does not cover all situations. Anyways going back to the point, we are grateful for an enjoyable job, loving families, supportive friends, a safe place to live, and each other.

I must be going through a nesting stage or something because I feel the need to really get the baby's room ready when she comes. Logan and I painted her closet a light purple and her room deep lavender. Under certain lighting it almost looks pink sometimes, especially the closet. That's OK as long as it really is not pink. Karri and I definitely did not want pink though because we really wanted something she could grow into as well.

We had a white Christmas this year in Vegas, well ok it really wasn't on the 25th but it was close enough. I woke up at 3 am on the 19th and realized by the bright glow outside that someone either left their porch lights on, or that it was ready to snow. Well imagine my surprise when it really was snow! I thought we had really gotten away from it after being in Utah and Colorado for so long. Even in the part of the Vegas Valley where we live, the snow and rain usually bypass us unless it’s a really big storm. That morning I went to work late while Logan and I went outside to build snowman and throw snowballs at 6:30am. Yes, he wakes up this early everyday. Other than that, we had a very quiet and uneventful Christmas which was exactly what we needed. For Christmas dinner, we have made it our family tradition to have Hot Pot! Since we had so much leftover, it ended up turning into a 2 day marathon. :P Today I will be taking the lights down outside the house. Although we do have another tradition which can only be done with artificial Christmas trees and that is leave the tree up until February. - Brian