Wonderful weekend with Nana

 We had a special weekend with my mom.  She drove down here all by herself and stayed for 3 days.  That is a lot for my mom and we sure enjoyed her company.

 Earlier in the day Sherman and Bobby were changing the oil in his car.  The kids found the latex gloves and my mom made hand balloons for them.

 On the second day my mom was here, Abby just wasn't herself.  Loss of appetite, not really drinking to much and kind of clingy.  Needless to say she caught hold of the flu, high fevers and crankiness too.  Soon after, Bobby joined in and the following week my mom did too (bronchial pneumonia and the flu).  It lasted 8-10 days and the cough is still going strong.  The picture below is taken after my mom left, you can just see it in Abby's eyes.  Sherman is actually asleep in this picture.  **By the way, Sherman and I both avoided this flu!!!

What's for dinner?

I just love this picture of Abby.  She really loves to cook and loves to eat also.  I really enjoy my kids in the kitchen with me.  There are times of course when I would prefer it just to be me.  They get out every utensil, measuring cup and spoon along with a variety of other items.  It is fun to listen to them use their imagination and then also interesting when they mimic what you make for dinner.  Makes me think I need to re-do my menu!

Happy New Year

Bobby, Abby and I really enjoy baking.  We baked this lovely apple pie for friends of ours.  I personally think it looks cute.

Here are some pictures of how we spent the last few weeks or so of 2010.  We really enjoyed 2010 and are happily awaiting each new adventure that 2011 will bring.  

Bobby was quite content this year to be next to Santa!  No tears.

My nephews and niece came out to visit and we had a great time making a gingerbread house.

 Christmas morning - unwrapping presents from Santa.

My angel making a snow angel!  Too cute, I know.

 Here is our snowman!  Bobby had fun searching for sticks for his arms.  He even asked Grandpa if he would be willing to stay inside the next day so we could use his hat for the snowman.  Adorable.

We spent the week at the cabin with Grandpa and Grandma.  Daddy came up to play and we all headed out the next day so we wouldn't get snowed in.

Family fun!!

Look how beautiful the cabin is packed with snow.  If you look closely you can see the long icicles hanging from the trim.  Thank you Grandpa and Grandma for spending time with us.