holiday 1 down 1 to go

So, Seattle, lets just say this was necessary fun. Brynn and I sync back in like fat on bacon. It was beautiful and sunny the whole time. Sean on the other hand was dealt a bad hand. The girls all started to vomit the night I left and the washer broke. Despite all this he held thru like a champ.
Thanksgiving, my simplest menu to date, rib eye roast, potatoes etc. I called my father because even though he is now a vegetarian I happen to know that he is the supreme authority when it comes to cooking some divine meat and that's exactly what it was....divine. We had some friends over and really just a nice day in all. Sean had to work a few hours of course each day but one of this supposed holiday vacation which is a bummer. On Saturday we went to the zoo and luckily there was only one or two other families there. The tigers and Wolfs were out like mad to. The snow was perfect so we ended up having a big family snowball fight after which we had to remind Denali not to throw balls at other people. Over all things have just been really relaxed and wonderful. Looks like I'll be picking up another night at Darwin's other than Mondays and call in which is fantastic. So okay, I'm hoping that all of you are feeling as blessed as I am. Love and love, love.

All the happieness and more

Well, things seem to be settling in beautifully.Sean got back last Saturday from Albuquerque and I am afraid his trip was not as wonderful as hoped but atleast it was some time in the sun and with a good friend and now we'll know more of what to pack for his trip next year. I leave for Seattle on Thursday to visit my oldest and dearest and most sensational friend B. She is turning 30, so I have to take her out to celebrate in style and if not in style then atleast together. She means very much to me and Sean knows this as well so he actually suggested I take the trip this year. As much as I am looking forward to it it will also be alittle strange being away from the family. The last time I was away it was for a string of meetings over 2 days 3 nights, very busy and swift. Sean and the girls had a blast of course while I was away and I fully expect this time to be even more fun for them. We also in the past few days went to Seward for one of our many trips to the Sea life center. It was perfect because we got there right before they were feeding Woody, the huge stellar sea lion. We were the only one to actually go outside (I guess it was cold, wussies!) so we got to hear all the sound effects that go along with the feeding of a ton and more sized sea lion. The girls loved it. We also bought a land cruiser. Yes, an 87 toyota land cruiser and I know what some of you maybe thinking but come on, they kick ass and run forever and now we have 2 vehicles that we can fit the whole family into which makes me very happy. I never said we were the most practical. In other news it is my fathers 64th ? birthday tomorrow so props to him. I love you daddy and I can't wait to see you in January. So thats all for now. Keep chins up and keep having fun, life is far to wonderful.
Ps. If anyone wants to give Sean a call while I'm gone and set up some play time I would be very appreciative.

Mountain View lights

Last night was our 3rd night in our new house. Sean was going to the store around 8pm when he came back in and said to bundle up the girls and come outside. In our old neighborhood we couldn't see stars or northern lights, the lights of all the street lamps and apartment buildings were to many and to bright but outside in our new driveway we have millions of stars and the northern lights were swirling around above us. All the girls started singing twinkle twinkle little star which was sickeningly cute. This house maybe smaller but its ours, its full of color and we LOVE it. I feel much more at ease in our surroundings. So goodbye mountain view lights.

UGH!!

So, we are done for NOW with the painting etc. Some people got the impression that we HAD to redo the ceiling and floors so just to clarify, we didn't have to but we saw our opportunity and did it. We knew it would be a hard task but it always is and we've had enough experience at moving with small children that we figured we could do it and we did. The difference, this time someone has offered help. Our dear friend MJ has offered to take the girls in tomorrow while we try to move the bulk of our furniture and then on Saturday we have our babysitter coming. We have never really had help moving before so I figure this should be a breeze (joking). Then we will have a week to clean our old place. Probably in the beginning of December there will be a house warming party for all of you (in town) who helped be it physically, mentally....whatever you know. Thanks to you all. I am very excited about this move, this neighborhood, this school district and this life. Goodbye to the hood, next time I write in this I'll be a turnagain mama! Loves to all.