Ice/Snow Storm Round #2

We had an ice storm come through a few days before Christmas and then another blizzard came through the Omaha area over the Christmas holiday. We left town on Thursday so we could get home to see my family for Christmas--and we're glad we left when we did--otherwise, we would have been snowed in for sure! Gretna ended up with another 15 inches of snow--on top of the 12 inches we already had from the previous week!

Christmas Pictures Coming Soon--Stay Tuned....

Family Photos

Winter Storm 09

Birthday Weekend

Chuck and I celebrated my birthday last weekend with a day out together. I told Chuck this is what I wanted for my birthday--a day out with no kids to finish the Christmas shopping, go out to eat and see a movie--and that's just what we did! My parents were planning a visit to see us and last weekend worked out for them to come, so they watched the boys all day for us! We appreciated it so much and we were able to get lots done! Our day started out at the dentist's office for teeth cleanings (fun, huh?!) then we went to 3 malls, ate out at the Cheesecake Factory, saw Blindside the movie, made a quick trip to Sam's Club followed by Wal-Mart and Target! Whew! What a busy, but GREAT day!

Chuck and I at the Cheesecake Factory
My friends Tara and Mona joined us for lunch

Grandma reading to the boys

Kieran helping Grandma make Chex Mix

Playing trains with Grandpa

Thanksgiving on the Farm

We traveled to Iowa to celebrate Thanksgiving with Chuck's sister Violet, her husband John and thier son Luke--who is only 2 days older than Kiptyn!

It was a 3 1/2 hour trip and both boys did great! We enjoyed a wonderful meal with John's family on Thursday and then had a couple of days of family time and relaxation. They are in the midst of harvesting, so Chuck was able to help out and Kieran got to ride in the tractor and the "big combine!" He was very excited about that! I admit that I was a bit lazy when it came to picture taking, but here are a few:

Kieran watching the popcorn in the microwave

Luke (left) and Kiptyn (right)--We didn't even plan this picture!!

Looking Cute on Thanksgiving Day!