Well, since it's been a month since I blogged, I figured I should get back on here and say what's been going on. I'll try to keep it brief.
Christmas Baking
The last few years through November and December Mama has come over and we've made treats once or twice a week throughout the holiday season. We continued the tradition again this year. We had lots of yummy treats and everyone gained plenty of weight thanks to them. ;) I love doing this every year!
Advent Gifts
At the beginning of December I wrapped 24 Christmas books and put them under the tree. Each night Avery got to open a gift before bed. It didn't take long before she realized they were all going to be books. Even on Christmas morning when she was unwrapping her presents we'd ask what they were and she'd say "A book!" It was a fun new tradition. I got several new books and am looking forward to continuing this tradition for years to come.
Many Christmas Celebrations
We went all over seeing various people for Christmas this year. Our celebrations included a dance with Grandma and Grandpa Counterman in ElDorado. Sis and Adam came too, and all the kids had a great time! The following day, on Friday, we had Christmas at Grandma and Grandpa Heorman's house in Benton. It was fun getting together with everyone, especially with Sis' jello shots! ;) On Christmas Eve, Sis, Adam, Dayton, and Mama came over to do our Christmas together. We had Chinese from the best place in town, Pho Chopstix! Yum! As always, Mama spoiled us all rotten. :) Later that night we went to Church where Avery played games, made a snack, and made a craft. We also took family pictures (which will hopefully be delivered to my email soon). On Christmas Day we got to stay home!!! This was the first time since Michael and I have been married (6 Christmases) that we haven't driven to Topeka on Christmas morning after we opened our gifts. I must say I enjoyed the quiet day with Michael and the kids. That night we went to Sis and Adam's for dinner with them and Grandma and Grandpa Counterman. Again, a nice, low-key get together was very nice and relaxing. Mama even stopped by for a bit, so we got to see her for Christmas too, which was great! :) The day after Christmas we went to Topeka. It was great seeing all of Michael's family. The kids were well spoiled again! When it was all said and done, I was glad to get back home and relax for a bit. The holiday season was a busy one this year, but great!
New Years Eve
We spent NYE at Sis and Adam's again this year. We've gone over to their place for a few years now. It's another low-key get together, which is awesome after the chaos of Thanksgiving and Christmas. We had food, drinks, Dr. Who, and we narrowly flipped the channel in time to hear "3, 2, 1, Happy New Year!" Of course, we only managed to find the Dallas celebration... Guess they weren't replaying New York. :P One of these years we'll spend NYE in Manhattan and watch the Little Apple Ball Drop! Looking forward to it!
A Look into 2015
With no babies on the way, us already being settled into our house, Michael stable at his job, me happy as a SAHM, and our roommates happily in their places, I think 2015 ought to be a quiet year in the Voss family. Connor will turn a year old in 4 short months. That completely shocks me. Where has my baby's first year gone??!??!? Michael and I are planning a trip to Mexico for our 6th anniversary in May (because we missed the trip on our 5th anniversary due to having a 2 week old). Avery will turn 3 this year, and then we'll take another trip to Vegas a couple short weeks later. Apparently that's how I cope with my children growing up. :P All in all, I'm looking forward to this year, but most importantly, I'm looking forward to who I get to spend it with. :)
G'Night!
