Ok, I realize it's 2015 and we've basically been M.I.A (missing in action) for quite some time on this blog. My hope is, with improved technology around this place, that we will get a few more posts to keep a lifeline for those of you peeking in from time to time.
This holiday season flew by, filled with much joy and sorrow. After this last special visit in the hospital during our Thanksgiving visit (pictured below), Grandpa Ernie passed away from complications after a broken hip and replacement. I'm super grateful for this special last encounter with him and that I was able to tell him I loved him and give him kisses. His memory will alway be with me. He was celebrated and honored well by family and friends together in mid Dec 2014 and he will be greatly missed by many!
In our mid Dec visit to SD we were healthy enough to spend time with all the family in town for the funeral including the newest member, Reggie! Addie was so excited to snuggle him and is looking forward to future "babysitting!"
All the kids had Christmas programs at school this year! Kai had a special speaking part in his 1st grade program in which he did EXCELLENT memorizing and performing with hardly any practice at home. Addie practiced her songs over and over before the program at home, in the car, in the bath and while playing!! She knew them VERY well! Unlike Kai in pre-K (who focused on NOT making any eye contact), Eli smiled and made proud faces at us all through his preschool Christmas program! He had one proud happy momma! His class had a party for Jesus with treats afterwards as pictured below.
The "girls" (Scout and Addie) sprawling on the new IKEA rug together in front of the tree on Christmas Eve. It is always so cozy!
Eli posing on Christmas morning while opening gifts! He's sporting his new penguin sk8 pjs he got at an earlier Christmas celebration!
It's all business with Kai and his new MEGA Nerf gun on Christmas morning. Thanks Aunt Kelly and Uncle Reid and Olen!
The pic below is attempting to catch the Christmas outfits after church on Christmas Eve. I always forget. What a good looking crew in their assortment of red plaids!
We were able to celebrate Christmas on multiple occasions this year! We "faked" Christmas with gift exchanges on both trips to SD between Nov and Dec. We had a special Unrein family gathering and meal at Uncle Chad and Aunt Jenna's house right before Christmas and then gathered with extended family on Christmas Day in Denver. It was great to be able to spend Christmas Eve at home with friends from CA to just hang, play games, and enjoy new friends!
Happy 10th Anniversary!!!
Derrick and I ended up doing a "staycation" for our anniversary due to weather but enjoyed every second together without kids and chaos! We enjoyed Melting Pot fondue (thanks to Papa and MooMoo), movies, our first but hopefully not last couples massage, coffee together and good books. Can't wait to see what the next 10 years holds.
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