The Duplesys Family: December 2008

Thursday, December 25, 2008

Wednesday, December 24, 2008

Snow, sledding, skiing and snowboarding, pajamas and slippers, no work all play, snuggling on the couch, smelling a pine tree in my living room, eating wonderful food, a fantastic husband, wonderful sons and a new beautiful daughter....... It must be Christmas!!!!

She makes it REALLY hard for mom to want to leave for work!!

"Must you really, Mom???" ..... I just love classic "naked baby"photo!!

Now THAT'S what I call a wonderful Christmas gift!!

"Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow!!!"

"I've fallen, and I can't get up!"

"And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger." Luke 2:8-12

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Sunday, December 14, 2008

TWO TEENS, A BEAR AND A BABY

Well, it is official, Cole is a teenager! Dec. 8th was his Big 13th! We had a great celebration with his wonderful friends and our family...We noshed on appetizers and washed them down with "fake" champagne..(or at least the kids did!!). I am so proud of him, he is turning into a wonderful young man...but then all my boys are! In addition to Cole's birthday, Jay and I enjoyed a holiday party at the Hotel Colorado. The Hotel is rumored to be haunted and we, the brave ghost hunters, decided to spend the night! The hotel is quaint, very old, but beautiful. But I would have to admit, there was a strange feel to it! We shared an adjoining room with friends..their room was very cold, ours like a furnace! The fan would go on and off and we heard the sound of a baby cry (who knows....pr0bably from another room..) at any rate, we left bright and early the next morning! No lolly gagging around ...we were outta there! But it was a fun night!

We ended the week by "slaying" our Christmas tree! (Cole's term!) What a nice one, too! For a mere $10.00 you can get a pass to hunt down the perfect pine for your living room! I just love the smell of fresh trees!

And I am typing this waiting for my suburban full of boys to return from the mountain after their first day skiing/snowboarding! We have had limited snow, but enough for the mountain to open! Next week I go. But today I decided to stay home with BellaGrace to finish last minute decorations, do some laundry....and snuggle!