Today was my first ever successful cast and blast. That's when you have a successful fishing and hunting trip in the same spot on the same day. This spot is just minutes from our house so I was home in time to make a fancy duck dinner. Here's some pics...
We celebrated Christmas morning a couple days early with a mountain of presents. We sat around in our pajamas nearly all day slowly making our way through the pile.
That afternoon we made fresh tamales.
On Christmas Eve our extended family came over for lunch. It was so great to catch up with everyone.
While we were in Texas for the holidays, we were able to all celebrate Jolly's birthday together. It was a great time of laughing and telling Jolly stories. He got a variety of gifts... including a giant onesie from Seth & Suzy.
We turned on the Christmas music and went to town decorating the house. What is it about a Christmas tree, lights, & stockings that makes you feel all warm and fuzzy inside?
Today we drove up to Roosevelt National Forest with our close friends, Greg & Libby, to cut down our Christmas tree... while we were at it, we decided to get a pic with good ol' Smokey the Bear.
It's been bitter cold lately! The Subaru clocked a record -17 degrees on Tuesday! This is Colorado, not the Arctic! Despite our better judgment, Ryan & I ventured outside for some snowy pics. Brrrrrr....
Yesterday I spent some time with my precious new niece, Nola. I think everyone will agree with me when I say, "She is perfect!" It's amazing to me that each of us started off this way. What an incredible miracle!
