Christmas went a little different this year, but still very special. Every Christmas I'm hit with either a bad cold/flu or morning sickness....luckily this year wasn't the latter. :) But my annoying sickness required us to stay home instead of spending it with all the family that's in town. Despite being a little out of it, it was still sweet to spend it...
Sydney has an obsession for donuts (which may be my fault after months of sweet cravings when pregnant with Max). So when Tommy asked her what kind of cookies we should leave out for Santa, we weren't surprised her answer was "donuts!". I've always wondered if Santa likes the luke-warm milk that's been laying out near the fire... And then we ended the...
HOLIDAY FESTIVITIES! Let's begin with the Gingerbread House: We took the easy road this year and got a pre-built house from Costco. I've been crazy sick with a loooong cold/flu/sinus infection/double ear infection/remaining deafness (long story, maybe another post and on other day). So I stood at a distance while Sydney and Tommy squeezed mounds of icing and plopped candies all over the...
Malinda's baby finally arrived after a very long and difficult pregnancy, and we're so happy that everything went great. McCabe Porter Sieg was born 12.17.10 at 6 lbs 4 oz. That makes THREE boys for Malinda and James! ...
Max is finally old enough to use the bumbo seat, but I can barely squeeze him inside. It must be all the eggnog I've been drinking. ...
While my poor sister is stuck at home on bed rest with her baby that's about to hatch, we got to play with her boys down here when my mom came down for a day. Malinda, you've got some of the cutest and sweetest boys around. They sure brighten our day! Charlie and Grandma sneaky Charlie hiding from the camera under the table...
I've always loved Christmas, and now that Sydney is 2 1/2 and involved in everything, I am just giddy with excitement about this holiday season! I now have a little buddy by my side 24/7 to sing Christmas songs with, talk about our lists to Santa, drink hot chocolate, and play with the decorations. you'll find Sydney playing with the tree all day,...
