Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow!

This morning we awoke to about 3 inches of snow. I heard Blan get up, walk out of his room and gasp as he saw the view outside the window.

"SNOW! Momma, get up and put on your snow suit! Let's go outside!

But, first I need some hot chocolate."

We enjoyed a good snowball fight (even though every time Blan bent down to pick up snow he fell over from his excessive padding), some fun, high speed sledding (thanks again for the great sled, Grammie and Pop) and some snowman building.

Blan's first snowman is named "Conductor" - because he is a train driving snowman.

Of course.

A visit with Mema

It is amazing to watch my 4 year old son and my almost 90 year old grandmother together. My sweet Mema and Blan have a very special bond. It's as if the 85 years between them vanish when they visit. They laugh and play and neither one questions the other. They understand each other. What a blessing to witness love in its purest form. These are moments I will always hold dear.

Mema tells Blan the story of "Mouse Pie," as she always does and as was told to me years ago.

Merry Christmas!

What a wonderful Christmas! Here are some pics from the day.

Blan and his elevator marble track from Santa.



Blan seriously wanted a nutcracker!

The sled is from Grammie and Pop. They joined us for Christmas breakfast and too many presents! Let it snow!!!! Please!!!!

And over to Mimi and Poppie's (still in our pajamas - I love it!) for lunch and more presents. The awesome race track is from Uncle Josh and Aunt Steele.

I think he likes it.

A Blan sandwich.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Christmas Eve 2007

It is so good to be home. For years I have longed to host Christmas Eve surrounded by our family. This Christmas Eve we had 15 here in our new home. We feasted on seafood stew (Aunt Syl's recipe and a true labor of love), celebrated new beginnings, enjoyed the company of our most cherished and felt the absence of those not with us. Thank you, Father, for all of our family and all of our blessings.

Blan, Poppie and Mimi

Blan loves his Aunt Steele.

You could feel Blan's excitement that night and it was contagious. It brought back memories of anticipation from the Christmas Eves of my own childhood. What wonderful things are in store for him. I can't wait to watch it all!