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Phew! The Holidays are Over!


Hey Howdy!

Wow, I can't believe how fast the holidays went by! I've been remiss, I know. Sometimes things I want to do just keep getting pushed towards the back burner.

We all hope you had a great holiday! We sure did! Way back in November (can you remember that far back?) we were excited because Nonie and Papa Sudar came up to spend the holiday with us. Jack got to enjoy the holiday with all his grandparents plus some aunts and uncles! Jack even said "Nonie" for the first time while she was here! [For those of you who don't know, 'Nonie' is what I called my grandmother - she was Italian. I heard it once on TV too!]

Spending time with "Papa-Nonie"

Getting Ready to Feast!

We spent Christmas here in Colorado this year - our first in a while! But we had lots of fun and Jack was so excited on Christmas morning to see that Santa had really come, AND Santa hadn't eaten all of his snacks! He had been really worried about this Snack Eating Fellow who just showed up in houses saying he brought gifts (as if that could make up for making off with one's fruit bars). We had a quiet morning and went over to Grandma and Grandpa's house for Christmas dinner and a good visit.

Merry Christmas!

Hmm. . . maybe this Santa guy is OK after all.

January brought Scott's birthday, as well as our first really huge snowfall of the season. Jack was a bit unsure of going out in the snow, but he braved it for about 10 minutes, and even smiled once.



We are just counting our Blessings and enjoying the new year. Hopefully all of you are too! Take care and we'll see you Next Time!

Comments

  1. Scott1/18/11, 1:22 PM

    I know you think no one looks at these anymore, probably because no one comments. But I sure look at them. It brightens my work day to see you guys. Love you!

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  2. Grandma1/20/11, 3:18 PM

    Yep, I look at the pictures alot, too. The only thing better is being with you guys in real life!! Grandpa and I love being a part of your life. We had a great Thanksgiving and Christmas.

    Love, Grandma

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  3. Nonie1/23/11, 12:29 PM

    Please keep this up as I will continue to check it out! Love it all - feels like we are up there with you!

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  4. mu51c15myl1f31/23/11, 2:11 PM

    Great blog, Dena! Loved the pics, especially of little Jack!! :-)

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  5. Dena Christensen1/25/11, 8:36 PM

    Thanks everyone!!

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  6. Mary Lomax2/3/11, 10:35 PM

    Dena, I love your blog and the pictures! I quit commenting a while back because I thought it might seem weird to you since we have never actually met.....but, I feel like I know you guys through Pat. I have enjoyed each and every one of your posts and the pictures of you, Scott, and Jack. What a sweet family. I actually come here every day to see if there is something new! I think Jack is a gorgeous child!

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