So, Thanksgiving has passed and I think I may be able to squeeze back into a pair of my jeans, but the Christmas goodies may have a tight hold on that one too. We'll see. Not a whole lot to report right now. We're just feelin' the Christmas vibe and trying to get all the shopping done before it's actually the 25th! Rylee helped me wrap a present to daddy today and she was all gung ho that he needs to unwrap it right now! I'm just worried that she will tell him what it is before he even gets to see it! Ah, the little innocent minds!
Until next time, Merry Christmas and all that stuff...
Monday, December 8, 2008
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Friday, October 24, 2008
Isn't he the cutest thing ever?!
My big, bouncing nephew has finally arrived! Well...it's been a couple weeks now. He was born on Oct. 6, weighing in at a whopping 9 lbs. 1 oz. (bless Sara's heart)!!
My brother and sister-in-law couldn't be happier - and more exhausted...Warren is just the cutest thing though. He's got a full head of black hair and has already made friends with his older "brother" cuervo (Jeff and Sara's dog). Anyway, just wanted to post a couple pics because he's so dang cute!
Monday, October 6, 2008
Sunday, October 5, 2008
So I'm happy...it's Fall!
My absolute, without a doubt favorite time of the year has officially arrived! Let's say it together, "Ahhh...Fall!"
Since we only have a few more weeks to go look at the leaves in the mountains change into their beautiful colors, Scott and I decided to pack up the family and had to the mountains today and enjoy the scenery...
Friday, September 26, 2008
Cindarelleeeeeee!
And so, I join the rest of the families who can now say, "I've taken my family to Disneyworld...and survived!" About two weeks ago, we ventured out with all the other Holdaways (Nana, Grandpa, all in-laws) to the Magic Kingdom in beautiful (and hot) Orlando. If you want to find out just how tough and resistant kids are, just take them to Disneyland for a few days! We had so much fun going on rides, playing at the waterpark, sleeping in the shade, jumping on the hotel beds, etc.!Rylee, of course, was VERY excited to meet and hug the princesses. Finally, on the last day, we found Sleeping Beauty. All was well after that! Luke was Oohing and Wowing everything he saw, as well as getting all sorts of new treats to eat. We took him on some rides, too. I don't think he quite knew what to think of that, but at the same time, enjoyed the experience. Scott was as giddy as a little kid on some of the rides - literally, while people were screaming on the roller coasters, he was laughing the whole time. Quite funny - in the years I've known Scott, we've never been to an amusement park together until this trip. Now, I haven't been to anything Disney since I was a wee little girl, so I didn't remember much about Disneyland, except that space mountain was my favorite ride, so, of course, I had to go on that ride a couple times. Ahhh, memories. Well, I could go on and on, but I'm not. Here's some pics for ya:
On the way to Orlando (Luke's 1st plane ride)
Rylee and Cousin Carson
Luke hangin' at the water park
Rylee and Carson gettin' some sun
...and tigger too!
Finally, someone got their princess dress!
Yay for the teacups!
we found the mice hiding in the back of a house!
Luke's first big ride!
That's where the princessessess live!
Finally, Sleeping Beauty...the world is good now!
Viva la Donald Duck!
When you wish upon a star...
Friday, August 29, 2008
The Peking Duck has landed (and it was delicious)
So I have just returned from a very much underestimated month long stay in China. If you end up not liking this blog, too bad, I'm sleeping as I write this.
Wow, what an experience this last month has been. From meeting incredible athletes, to having terrible chinese food, using the "squatters", meeting George Bush Sr., singing Karaoke, having my Olympic moment at the best swim match EVER, to climbing the Great Wall, I can almost say I've seen it all.
China has by far exceeded any expectation I may have had. The people are some of the nicest people around, and, smog aside, Beijing is a very beautiful city. I was able to experience the things you read about in History - Tianemen Square, Forbidden City, the Great Wall, McDonalds...
Seriously, this has been the best Olympic program I have worked on. But enough of me chatting...I'll let the pics do the rest of the talking!
In front of National Stadium (bird's nest)
View from my apartment
...and this was only day 2!
halftime entertainment
Sr. Staff trying to figure out the subway
Your typical everyday fruit in China
Has anyone seen a volunteer? Anyone?
Relay swim team just won the gold!
We heard somewhere that the fuwahs were evil and
going to overtake the world
With Aaron Piersol
The Gold, baby!
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