Things we love

We had a great weekend. Sean came home last week with tot skis for all the girls and we got to try those out on Saturday. Denali and Elsie LOVED it but it will take Sandia alittle more coaxing to try which is okay. We hope to be able to take little day trips all together with them on skis and Sean and I snow shoeing and from the looks of it we might actually have a shot at it in the next year or so. After that we made a snow man and then got ready to go downtown to the winter market where my friend Buzz was putting on a puppet show. The girls really enjoyed this. There was a puppet opera and then all sorts of bugs dancing and singing songs. Then they got to meet buzz and touch all the puppets. On Sunday morning we decided to do one of our favorite things...go to Seward. The girls were awake the whole time on our way down and did very well considering. When we got to Seward it was beautiful, warm and sunny. We went into the sealife center and got to see all our favs. Especially Woody the stellar sea lion. Sandia Loves him and could sit there for along time watching him just like mama. We snuck a sea lion stuffed animal out to suprise her for Christmas. For as beautiful as it was in Seward our drive back was white knuckles all the way. Anyone who drives that road knows its no fun at night in the winter but then add emense fog and rain to the slush and dark and its really no fun. Everyone was going about 45 miles the whole way, all lined up with no one rushing to pass. I think we were all happy to be following a set of red lights. Needless to say we made it back just fine and the girls slept the whole way so it was a very good trip afterall. We also got our girls their very own down blankets and everyone is sleeping like little beautiful logs. Now I guess we get ready for xmas. Yeeha!!

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.