Being that it has been a while since we last wrote, Dawn and Bill both contributed segments to this post
What hasn't happened since the last post?!? Where do I begin? We have concluded why Ella hasn't started staking steps at home. They say that babies (or toddlers) will only take steps in places where they are comfortable. Since she has spent more time at the her daycare provider's house then our new house, she is more comfortable to do it there. Ella had her first McDonald's Happy Meal this weekend. Isn't it sad that in our society I find this to be a milestone?
Ella was greeted on Christmas morning by her gift from Santa: a Rocking horse. Um, Santa thought that Ella would just love this precious horsey from the moment they laid eyes on each other. This not was the case, however. She didn't necessarily mind it, from afar. But she hasn't really taken to riding the darn thing yet - trying to just made for a very upset Christmas girl. Maybe she just needed her diaper changed or a snack, we weren't sure. So we tried it again later on in the afternoon, still with little success. Maybe tomorrow. Ella also got a few more toys for Christmas and some more outfits. Onto North Dakota for more presents and holiday Cheer on Wednesday.
Christmas Eve, as always, a very nice evening, hosted by Rob and Annie. Santa made a quick visit to bring some presents to the kiddos, which was an especially nice treat for them. Ella got some groceries to use in her kitchen, Tristan got a toy truck, and baby Ashton got some new jammies. Ella didn't really care too much that the Man in Red was there, but Tristan was very excited! He was very concerned with where he parked his sleigh :). Which, considering the current weather conditions, that was a very valid concern! We spent Christmas Day at Hugh & Joni's. Delicious munchies were had by all. Dawn scored a new winter jacket, some winter boots, and some cooking utensils. Bill nabbed a new sport coat, and some tools. Auntie Debbie shared the day with us as well.
It started snowing on Wednesday night, the 23rd. It is still snowing and it is almost the 26th. The temperature this Christmas got up to around 35 degrees, so the snow isn't really light and fluffy, it's heavy and soggy. Dad tried to snowblow the driveway but I really think I heard the snowblower laugh and say "Yeah right!". We had a neighbor graciously offer his snowplow to help Dad out. What a life-saver!
song: Billy Mack - Christmas Is All Around
memory: This short memory has to do with the subject at hand...Christmas. When we lived in Richfield (from age 0 to age 14), my Dad always setup an electric train underneath our tree. And year-in and year-out, although we never intended to break it (cause we didn't want to find out the consequences), my brother and I always put little obstacles and jumps on the track. Apparently the train is still in working order in a box in my 'rents basement. Might have to dig that out next year.
As I mentioned before, we are heading to Bismarck and New Town on Wednesday. I am hoping to post at least one more time before the new year. I hope your Christmas was memorable and family filled. In my next post (more as a reminder for myself), I will include of picture of the family Christmas card we sent as well as my opinion of the BS holiday commercials that are flooding the stations today.
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