This year we were able to locate our tree without any problems. It was 50 degrees and sunny today so it did seem a little strange to be cutting down a Christmas tree.
Colin sawing it down
That was easy!
All done!
Bring on Christmas!
Friday, November 25, 2011
Our Tree
Just like we have the tradition of tagging our Christmas tree on the first day the tree farm is open, we also have a tradition of going to get the tree and decorating it the day after Thanksgiving. So this morning, we went to breakfast and then it was off to the tree farm to hopefully be able to find the tree we tagged. Funny story from last year-we had a hard time finding the tree we tagged and as we're walking around in a sea of Christmas trees Colin says "I know it's around here somewhere in a place that looks like this."
This year we were able to locate our tree without any problems. It was 50 degrees and sunny today so it did seem a little strange to be cutting down a Christmas tree.
Colin sawing it down
That was easy!
All done!
Bring on Christmas!
This year we were able to locate our tree without any problems. It was 50 degrees and sunny today so it did seem a little strange to be cutting down a Christmas tree.
Colin sawing it down
That was easy!
All done!
Bring on Christmas!
Thanksgiving
We love Thanksgiving! This year Will, Kerry, Matt and Betsy spent Thanksgiving with us. In between eating lots of yummy food we watched football.
Table is set and ready for the food and friends
Colin did a great job cooking the guest of honor
Eating!
It shouldn't take a special day to remind us how much we have to be thankful for, but I'm glad just the same that we have one that does!
Table is set and ready for the food and friends
Colin did a great job cooking the guest of honor
Eating!
It shouldn't take a special day to remind us how much we have to be thankful for, but I'm glad just the same that we have one that does!
Battersby's Annual Christmas Tree Tagging
We have a tradition that we started when we moved to NH six years ago of going to a tree farm to pick out a Christmas tree every year. After the first couple of years of going the day after Thanksgiving to pick out a tree and cut it down, I came to realize that if you wanted to get a really good tree, you have to go the first weekend the tree place is open and tag your tree. As the years went on, getting there on the first weekend turned into having to be there on the first day, and that turned into having to be the first one at the tree farm on opening day. I don't know how to top that next year. Maybe I can talk the owner into letting me sneak in the day before opening day! :)
We took our friends Erik (aka Bobo), and Lizette with us this year. They are from Arizona and had never been to a Christmas tree farm before. I told them we had to be there bright and early when the place opened, and I think they thought I was kidding at first- but they met us at 8:30 for the adventure anyway! As other people quickly started to show up at the tree farm after us, I pointed out that it was good we got there early!
After about a half hour of walking around, we found the perfect tree! Here are some pictures of our tree tagging adventure!
Here it is- the perfect tree!
Lizette and Bobo with their tree.
Funny thing is Bobo thought that by picking a tree with such a high clearance that he wouldn't have to get dirty when he went back to cut the tree down. Colin loved telling him that the tree farm requires you to cut the base an inch from the ground. So much for not getting dirty Bobo!
We took our friends Erik (aka Bobo), and Lizette with us this year. They are from Arizona and had never been to a Christmas tree farm before. I told them we had to be there bright and early when the place opened, and I think they thought I was kidding at first- but they met us at 8:30 for the adventure anyway! As other people quickly started to show up at the tree farm after us, I pointed out that it was good we got there early!
After about a half hour of walking around, we found the perfect tree! Here are some pictures of our tree tagging adventure!
Here it is- the perfect tree!
Lizette and Bobo with their tree.
Funny thing is Bobo thought that by picking a tree with such a high clearance that he wouldn't have to get dirty when he went back to cut the tree down. Colin loved telling him that the tree farm requires you to cut the base an inch from the ground. So much for not getting dirty Bobo!
Happy Halloween!
I am playing catch up again on the blog posts. I meant to post this before Halloween, but that didn't happen. I must confess that Halloween is not our favorite holiday. In fact, it's our least favorite. This year though, we had a pumpkin carving party with some friends. It was decided that this would be a pumpkin carving contest so we posted the finished pictures on our facebook page and asked our friends to vote for the best pumpkin- without telling which one was ours of course.
Here is Colin getting started on his pumpkin
Lizette, Erik and Will creating their works of art
Kerry is getting serious
Kim and Nick
The finished masterpieces
Pumpkin #2 was Will's and it won the contest by a landslide. Colin's pumpkin was #8. It was Max, the Manchester Monarchs mascot. My pumpkin was #6 and I got the idea from one of those pumpkin carving kits because I'm not very creative. Thanks to Kerry and Will for hosting. A fun time was had by all!
Here is Colin getting started on his pumpkin
Lizette, Erik and Will creating their works of art
Kerry is getting serious
Kim and Nick
The finished masterpieces
Pumpkin #2 was Will's and it won the contest by a landslide. Colin's pumpkin was #8. It was Max, the Manchester Monarchs mascot. My pumpkin was #6 and I got the idea from one of those pumpkin carving kits because I'm not very creative. Thanks to Kerry and Will for hosting. A fun time was had by all!
Sunday, October 2, 2011
1st Date Anniversary
I don't know how many people celebrate their first date anniversary, but we do. Mainly because our first date was on Colin's birthday 9 years ago, so it's easy for him to remember! :) Before we got married, my sister in law asked both of us to write down our account of what happened on our first date, and she read them at my bridal shower and we compared how close they were to each other. I don't have a copy of my version, but I do have a copy of Colin's so I will share that here. It's mostly true. :)
Our First Date
By the Groom
Wednesday, October 2nd, 2002 was the most exciting day of my life and a day that would change my life forever. It was the day I met my true love and had the best birthday ever.
I was highly anticipating my first date with Heidi. I knew from our many, many hours of conversations, emails, and chatting that we were going to have a good time, but the nervousness still existed for how she'd feel about me in person.
After many hours of online debates I finally decided to make reservations for the stage production of Beauty and the Beast. I had told Heidi early on I was a very cultural person who enjoyed "the arts". So I figured I'd show her how cultural I was. Although I had only been to one other broadway play in my life. Ha-hah.
I got off work at about 3:30pm on that Wednesday and went home and had a shower and changed. I made myself look Seattle presentable, which were jeans and a dress shirt. A blue dress shirt I believe. But what I was wearing is inconsequential to this story, because you see "I look goooooooood in anything".
4:30pm was the expected time of her arrival. At 4pm I made final preparations and then I heard the "ring, ring, ring" of the telephone. “Could she be ditching me on my birthday”, I thought as I answered the phone. It was Heidi. She was lost. My simple driving directions to my house (which included complete descriptions and landmarks) were somehow misinterpreted and she drove off into the middle of Issaquah instead of Sammamish. But I got her straightened out and she was back on her way.
We talked as she drove and then she pulled into my apartment complex. I grabbed my wallet, the tickets; a few maps to and from Seattle (because I prefer to be prepared than lost) and a red rose for Heidi and headed out the door. I met her at the front of my complex and gave her a big hug and presented her with the rose. She was wearing beige slacks and a flowered blouse. But who cares, because she looks beautiful in anything!!!!!!!!!
She had bought me a birthday present! Between the gift and the fact I forgot my leather jacket, we decided to head into my place to see what she got me.
I unwrapped the gift and found the book “The Bourne Identity” and the DVD “So I Married an Axe Murderer”. Looking back on it, could she have bought the DVD as a method of foreshadowing? We’ll see!!!! Ha-hah. I was amazed how generous and thoughtful Heidi was for getting something for me on our first date.
I showed Heidi around my small 700 sq.ft. apartment, when she noticed my DVD collection. She was looking over the DVD’s and then started to laugh and said “are these alphabetized?” I got bright red and replied, “well, yeah, of course, I said I was a geek!” She just laughed some more and smiled. So now I thought I was surely out, because she thought I was a dork.
We decided to leave about 5pm. I opened the door to my Subaru for her and we were on our way. We had to drive into Seattle and park and find a place to eat. I had printed up maps to and from the theatre, and of restaurants around the theatre. Heidi asked me “why did you print up so many maps?” I told her “I don’t want to get lost on our first date!”. She just laughed. I knew I was a goner now. I thought “she must think I’m the biggest dork on the planet!”
We found a parking spot in a pay lot about two blocks north of the theatre and walked over to it. I asked her what she’d like to eat, and she said “it’s your birthday, you choose.” So despite a good healthy convincing I succumbed to deciding where to eat. We went to this Italian joint about 3 blocks west of the theatre. As we were walking I was on the left, she was on the right. We were talking and then jokingly as we were crossing the street I made some comment that she took seriously and then I thought “that’s it, I have no chance of a second date now”. (The comment I’ll reserve for Heidi to tell you, but in my judgment it was a pretty funny comment at the time. --- but see Men are from Mars, and who knows where women are from? Just kidding!!!)
At the restaurant we got a table and sat down. Heidi ordered spaghetti with red marinara and a Pepsi and I ordered a shelled pasta with a sausage marinara and a chianti. The meals were good, but as I told her “it will take a pretty good Italian meal to beat the one I had in Little Italy in NYC!”. Our conversations throughout dinner included Pepsi vs. Coke (Coke is better!), the Duke Blue Devils, travel, Movies, Music, and of course family.
We were then off to the theatre. We walked and talked back to the theatre. We had lower tier seats at the very back of the theatre. Pretty bad seats, and the theatre seemed to lack temperature control, because it was very hot in there. The first act started and lasted about an hour and a half. The intermission came and Heidi and I discussed the first half and I had to run to the bathroom. When I came back I had trouble finding Heidi, but after a few minutes I found her standing in the corner looking at future plays coming to the theatre. The second act started and I slowly crept my hand closer to hers. I thought I was being pretty sly and about twenty minutes into the second act we started to hold hands. The play lasted about three hours total. So it was nearly 11pm at night before we headed out. The cool breath of the night felt good to both of us as we left the sweltering theatre. We walked hand in hand over to the car.
We got in the car and discussed the play and how the date went the whole drive home. As we neared the apartment complex I felt my stomach start to flutter and nervousness start to creep into my mind. I knew I really liked Heidi and I wasn’t sure if she would accept a kiss good night. We pulled into the parking lot. I got out, opened the door, and escorted her to her car. She opened the door and turned to me. I looked into her eyes; I placed my hand under her chin and gave her a kiss goodnight. At that moment I felt in the perfect place at the perfect time.
The evening was magical for me, as I believe it was for her. I knew I had found someone who compliments me and most of all completes me as a person. Heidi is an amazing woman, she probably deserves better than me, but I’m in complete and total bliss that she’ll have me as her husband. She has made me the happiest man alive since we’ve met. I can’t imagine my life without her.
Heidi - I love you … the mostest!!!! --- Colin
As for the comment he referred to that he thought I took seriously, it was something he said about having me walk on the side of traffic. I really didn't take it seriously and still joke with him about it to this day (because I am still the one that mostly gets stuck walking on the side of traffic!). I drove away after our date that night knowing I was going to marry him, and I did just that 5 months later! In case you're wondering-the DVD's are still alphabetized, and we still go back and forth with the "you decide, no you decide" debate over where to eat, but those maps he use to love to print out have thankfully been replaced by a GPS. Happy Birthday and Happy 1st date anniversary sweetie- I love you the absolute infinite mostest!
P.S.- Pepsi is better! :)
Our First Date
By the Groom
Wednesday, October 2nd, 2002 was the most exciting day of my life and a day that would change my life forever. It was the day I met my true love and had the best birthday ever.
I was highly anticipating my first date with Heidi. I knew from our many, many hours of conversations, emails, and chatting that we were going to have a good time, but the nervousness still existed for how she'd feel about me in person.
After many hours of online debates I finally decided to make reservations for the stage production of Beauty and the Beast. I had told Heidi early on I was a very cultural person who enjoyed "the arts". So I figured I'd show her how cultural I was. Although I had only been to one other broadway play in my life. Ha-hah.
I got off work at about 3:30pm on that Wednesday and went home and had a shower and changed. I made myself look Seattle presentable, which were jeans and a dress shirt. A blue dress shirt I believe. But what I was wearing is inconsequential to this story, because you see "I look goooooooood in anything".
4:30pm was the expected time of her arrival. At 4pm I made final preparations and then I heard the "ring, ring, ring" of the telephone. “Could she be ditching me on my birthday”, I thought as I answered the phone. It was Heidi. She was lost. My simple driving directions to my house (which included complete descriptions and landmarks) were somehow misinterpreted and she drove off into the middle of Issaquah instead of Sammamish. But I got her straightened out and she was back on her way.
We talked as she drove and then she pulled into my apartment complex. I grabbed my wallet, the tickets; a few maps to and from Seattle (because I prefer to be prepared than lost) and a red rose for Heidi and headed out the door. I met her at the front of my complex and gave her a big hug and presented her with the rose. She was wearing beige slacks and a flowered blouse. But who cares, because she looks beautiful in anything!!!!!!!!!
She had bought me a birthday present! Between the gift and the fact I forgot my leather jacket, we decided to head into my place to see what she got me.
I unwrapped the gift and found the book “The Bourne Identity” and the DVD “So I Married an Axe Murderer”. Looking back on it, could she have bought the DVD as a method of foreshadowing? We’ll see!!!! Ha-hah. I was amazed how generous and thoughtful Heidi was for getting something for me on our first date.
I showed Heidi around my small 700 sq.ft. apartment, when she noticed my DVD collection. She was looking over the DVD’s and then started to laugh and said “are these alphabetized?” I got bright red and replied, “well, yeah, of course, I said I was a geek!” She just laughed some more and smiled. So now I thought I was surely out, because she thought I was a dork.
We decided to leave about 5pm. I opened the door to my Subaru for her and we were on our way. We had to drive into Seattle and park and find a place to eat. I had printed up maps to and from the theatre, and of restaurants around the theatre. Heidi asked me “why did you print up so many maps?” I told her “I don’t want to get lost on our first date!”. She just laughed. I knew I was a goner now. I thought “she must think I’m the biggest dork on the planet!”
We found a parking spot in a pay lot about two blocks north of the theatre and walked over to it. I asked her what she’d like to eat, and she said “it’s your birthday, you choose.” So despite a good healthy convincing I succumbed to deciding where to eat. We went to this Italian joint about 3 blocks west of the theatre. As we were walking I was on the left, she was on the right. We were talking and then jokingly as we were crossing the street I made some comment that she took seriously and then I thought “that’s it, I have no chance of a second date now”. (The comment I’ll reserve for Heidi to tell you, but in my judgment it was a pretty funny comment at the time. --- but see Men are from Mars, and who knows where women are from? Just kidding!!!)
At the restaurant we got a table and sat down. Heidi ordered spaghetti with red marinara and a Pepsi and I ordered a shelled pasta with a sausage marinara and a chianti. The meals were good, but as I told her “it will take a pretty good Italian meal to beat the one I had in Little Italy in NYC!”. Our conversations throughout dinner included Pepsi vs. Coke (Coke is better!), the Duke Blue Devils, travel, Movies, Music, and of course family.
We were then off to the theatre. We walked and talked back to the theatre. We had lower tier seats at the very back of the theatre. Pretty bad seats, and the theatre seemed to lack temperature control, because it was very hot in there. The first act started and lasted about an hour and a half. The intermission came and Heidi and I discussed the first half and I had to run to the bathroom. When I came back I had trouble finding Heidi, but after a few minutes I found her standing in the corner looking at future plays coming to the theatre. The second act started and I slowly crept my hand closer to hers. I thought I was being pretty sly and about twenty minutes into the second act we started to hold hands. The play lasted about three hours total. So it was nearly 11pm at night before we headed out. The cool breath of the night felt good to both of us as we left the sweltering theatre. We walked hand in hand over to the car.
We got in the car and discussed the play and how the date went the whole drive home. As we neared the apartment complex I felt my stomach start to flutter and nervousness start to creep into my mind. I knew I really liked Heidi and I wasn’t sure if she would accept a kiss good night. We pulled into the parking lot. I got out, opened the door, and escorted her to her car. She opened the door and turned to me. I looked into her eyes; I placed my hand under her chin and gave her a kiss goodnight. At that moment I felt in the perfect place at the perfect time.
The evening was magical for me, as I believe it was for her. I knew I had found someone who compliments me and most of all completes me as a person. Heidi is an amazing woman, she probably deserves better than me, but I’m in complete and total bliss that she’ll have me as her husband. She has made me the happiest man alive since we’ve met. I can’t imagine my life without her.
Heidi - I love you … the mostest!!!! --- Colin
As for the comment he referred to that he thought I took seriously, it was something he said about having me walk on the side of traffic. I really didn't take it seriously and still joke with him about it to this day (because I am still the one that mostly gets stuck walking on the side of traffic!). I drove away after our date that night knowing I was going to marry him, and I did just that 5 months later! In case you're wondering-the DVD's are still alphabetized, and we still go back and forth with the "you decide, no you decide" debate over where to eat, but those maps he use to love to print out have thankfully been replaced by a GPS. Happy Birthday and Happy 1st date anniversary sweetie- I love you the absolute infinite mostest!
P.S.- Pepsi is better! :)
Sunday, September 25, 2011
8 Years
8 years ago today, my dad passed away. You can read more about him here. I still remember very clearly the events of that day- where I was when I found out, what time it was, the disbelief and overwhelming sadness that I felt. I didn't know how life could ever be the same without someone who meant so much to me. I think I can speak for my brother when I say that our dad was the single biggest influence in our lives. Life's not the same without him, but his name, the lessons that he taught us, and the memories he left us with lives on. He lives on in my brother who looks like him, and says "oh Heid" like he did, shortening my name by leaving off that last "i" when he is teasing me about something. He lives on in my nieces and nephews who have their own memories of him that we talk and laugh about every time we get together. I told him once that my life would be a success if I were half the person that he was. I have a long way to go. In the meantime, I'll remember all the things he taught me and keep being thankful for the difference he made in my life because he lives on in me- and I'll never forget him.
Thursday, September 1, 2011
End of Summer? I say YES!
I know that the end of summer isn't technically until September 23, but I'm declaring it officially over for me! I am ready to move on to fall, my favorite time of the year!
We had some excitement over the summer with someone trying to break into our house. They didn't try too hard because they never succeeded in getting in, but it kept things interesting for awhile. We became very friendly with the Derry police. After the 1st break in attempt, Colin had the idea to put down powder at the door where the person kept trying to break in. The police told him what a great idea that was and were very impressed when they got a shoe print the 2nd break in attempt. Colin was too embarrassed to tell them he got the idea from an episode of Ghost Hunters! lol Some neighbors in the field behind us were broken into because they left their garage door open. The footprints there matched the ones from our house, but as far as I know they haven't caught the person. We have now added security cameras and extra locks on all our doors. They tried a total of 4 times to get in with no luck. The person always came when we were gone, so I wasn't worried about our safety, but I did worry about the dogs getting hurt or taken. I do realize that if someone took them they would probably understand what a mistake that was after an hour or so and bring them back, but they are my babies so I still worried.
In July we went to see the Seattle Mariners play the Red Sox at Fenway. Colin was all decked out in his Mariners gear. I was a little worried he would get beat up, but the Mariners were on a 13 game losing streak so Red Sox Nation wasn't too threatened by him. Sadly, but not surprisingly, the Mariners lost the game...in fact, I think they lost every game of that series.
Last week I had to have a d&c for my 2nd miscarriage in 9 months. I always naively thought if I were just able to get pregnant, the rest would be smooth sailing. That has not turned out to be the case. I know everyone has trials in life, and I don't know why we have this one, but we have been blessed with a supportive family and friends and we feel very fortunate to have each other. There is a song that Blake Shelton has out now called God Gave Me You and I told Colin that it's our song. Have a listen.
On a brighter note, hockey season is only about a month away! We pick up our season tickets at the end of September and the first game is October 7th. Go Monarchs!
We had some excitement over the summer with someone trying to break into our house. They didn't try too hard because they never succeeded in getting in, but it kept things interesting for awhile. We became very friendly with the Derry police. After the 1st break in attempt, Colin had the idea to put down powder at the door where the person kept trying to break in. The police told him what a great idea that was and were very impressed when they got a shoe print the 2nd break in attempt. Colin was too embarrassed to tell them he got the idea from an episode of Ghost Hunters! lol Some neighbors in the field behind us were broken into because they left their garage door open. The footprints there matched the ones from our house, but as far as I know they haven't caught the person. We have now added security cameras and extra locks on all our doors. They tried a total of 4 times to get in with no luck. The person always came when we were gone, so I wasn't worried about our safety, but I did worry about the dogs getting hurt or taken. I do realize that if someone took them they would probably understand what a mistake that was after an hour or so and bring them back, but they are my babies so I still worried.
In July we went to see the Seattle Mariners play the Red Sox at Fenway. Colin was all decked out in his Mariners gear. I was a little worried he would get beat up, but the Mariners were on a 13 game losing streak so Red Sox Nation wasn't too threatened by him. Sadly, but not surprisingly, the Mariners lost the game...in fact, I think they lost every game of that series.
Last week I had to have a d&c for my 2nd miscarriage in 9 months. I always naively thought if I were just able to get pregnant, the rest would be smooth sailing. That has not turned out to be the case. I know everyone has trials in life, and I don't know why we have this one, but we have been blessed with a supportive family and friends and we feel very fortunate to have each other. There is a song that Blake Shelton has out now called God Gave Me You and I told Colin that it's our song. Have a listen.
On a brighter note, hockey season is only about a month away! We pick up our season tickets at the end of September and the first game is October 7th. Go Monarchs!
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Adventures in Idaho and Oregon
The first part of June we went to see our families in Idaho and Oregon. My nephew JD graduated from high school and also had his Eagle Court of Honor while we were there. So proud of him!
We met our new great niece Brynlee
We went looking for mushrooms in the Blues mountains
Saw my BFF!
Hung out with my girls
And my hun
And my brother :)
Had some good food
Spent some time on the Oregon coast
Celebrated mom Battersby's birthday
Saw some cousins
Had a great time!
We met our new great niece Brynlee
We went looking for mushrooms in the Blues mountains
Saw my BFF!
Hung out with my girls
And my hun
And my brother :)
Had some good food
Spent some time on the Oregon coast
Celebrated mom Battersby's birthday
Saw some cousins
Had a great time!
Catching Up
I find myself having to play catch up again. I can't believe we are already over halfway through 2011! On March 8 we celebrated our 8 year anniversary in where else?? Maine! In April I celebrated a birthday (29 again)! I'll give you one guess where we went...yep- Maine! What can I say? We love Maine!
We have really gotten into hockey this past season and started going to a lot of Manchester Monarchs games. They are the AHL affiliate of the LA Kings. We loved it so much we became season ticket holders for this upcoming season and are anxiously waiting for October 7th to get here because that is their home opener. Here's Colin at a Monarchs game.
On Easter we had some friends over and had a peanut butter cup hunt instead of an Easter egg hunt. Our friend Erik (aka Bobo), LOVES peanut butter cups, so one of our other friends set up a Bobo trap with some Bobo bait...
Making sure he got them all...I don't think he shared with anyone either!
We celebrated a nice spring day with a NH Fishercats game
In June we had to say goodbye to some friends..Luke moved to Durham, NC for a new job. He's working with some Duke professors so I expect him to score me some tickets to a Duke game at Cameron. I would recommend not wearing this shirt at your new job Luke! :) In fact, it's probably best just to burn it so you aren't tempted!
Tyler and Mitra moved back to Arizona to go to UofA and become doctors because they weren't smarter than us already! :) O.k...so they may not look very smart in these hats but really, they are!
We miss our friends and wish them the best in their new adventures!
We have really gotten into hockey this past season and started going to a lot of Manchester Monarchs games. They are the AHL affiliate of the LA Kings. We loved it so much we became season ticket holders for this upcoming season and are anxiously waiting for October 7th to get here because that is their home opener. Here's Colin at a Monarchs game.
On Easter we had some friends over and had a peanut butter cup hunt instead of an Easter egg hunt. Our friend Erik (aka Bobo), LOVES peanut butter cups, so one of our other friends set up a Bobo trap with some Bobo bait...
Making sure he got them all...I don't think he shared with anyone either!
We celebrated a nice spring day with a NH Fishercats game
In June we had to say goodbye to some friends..Luke moved to Durham, NC for a new job. He's working with some Duke professors so I expect him to score me some tickets to a Duke game at Cameron. I would recommend not wearing this shirt at your new job Luke! :) In fact, it's probably best just to burn it so you aren't tempted!
Tyler and Mitra moved back to Arizona to go to UofA and become doctors because they weren't smarter than us already! :) O.k...so they may not look very smart in these hats but really, they are!
We miss our friends and wish them the best in their new adventures!
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Happy New Year
Time to play catch up after a busy couple of months with the holidays. We had a good Christmas and New Year. We spent New Year's Eve in Maine and had a wonderful weekend. It's always nice to get away and we love going to Maine.
Christmas was pretty low key this year. We had some friends over for dinner and just enjoyed a quiet day. The dogs got "me" a Duke snuggie. I'm not sure which of us enjoys it more.
Colin also got a snuggie- Oregon of course!
Christmas dinner wouldn't be complete without a prime rib dinner and Christmas crackers. Tyler and Mitra hadn't experienced Christmas crackers before, but they wore their crowns proudly and were fascinated with the little toys inside. :)
We had a party to celebrate the Super Bowl with our friends. I was rooting for Green Bay, and my brother and nephews were rooting for the Steelers, so it made it that much sweeter when the Packers won! Much trash talking took place via text message during the game. We had the NFL Sunday ticket this year, so many Sunday afternoons were spent with friends at our house watching the games and eating some good food. Here are some pictures from the Super Bowl party.
Colin with his Super Bowl cake
Go PACKERS!
The mini footballs were a cute decoration- too bad I'm still finding them all over my house!
The winners of our friendly football pool
It's always a let down when football season ends. I'm certainly hoping that there is an NFL season next year but that is still up in the air. Right now I am gearing up for March Madness! My Dukies are pretty good this year and I'm hoping for back to back national championship wins! GO DUKE!
Christmas was pretty low key this year. We had some friends over for dinner and just enjoyed a quiet day. The dogs got "me" a Duke snuggie. I'm not sure which of us enjoys it more.
Colin also got a snuggie- Oregon of course!
Christmas dinner wouldn't be complete without a prime rib dinner and Christmas crackers. Tyler and Mitra hadn't experienced Christmas crackers before, but they wore their crowns proudly and were fascinated with the little toys inside. :)
We had a party to celebrate the Super Bowl with our friends. I was rooting for Green Bay, and my brother and nephews were rooting for the Steelers, so it made it that much sweeter when the Packers won! Much trash talking took place via text message during the game. We had the NFL Sunday ticket this year, so many Sunday afternoons were spent with friends at our house watching the games and eating some good food. Here are some pictures from the Super Bowl party.
Colin with his Super Bowl cake
Go PACKERS!
The mini footballs were a cute decoration- too bad I'm still finding them all over my house!
The winners of our friendly football pool
It's always a let down when football season ends. I'm certainly hoping that there is an NFL season next year but that is still up in the air. Right now I am gearing up for March Madness! My Dukies are pretty good this year and I'm hoping for back to back national championship wins! GO DUKE!
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