Christmas Part 2

Christmas Day...it's such a long day, but well worth it!! We don't seem to get up so early anymore and one little boy slept in until after 8am this year and we had to go and wake him cause his sister just couldn't take it any longer (only to find out why he was sleeping was b/c he was coming down with a cold....go figure)!! Olivia was pleasantly surprised once again this year with stuff she wasn't expecting. I'm learning, the older she gets, the more expensive things get! Logan just went with the flow, you know, open one and play with it like there are no others waiting for him!!! Funny, how a 2yo. works.

So off to Pa. we were. That time also is getting later every year that we leave. I must get control of the time situation. Let me just say, my kids don't realize how nice they have it, with how many people love them and care about them. My family did nothing but surprise us with everything. No wonder they couldn't wait for us to get there. It's funny how Aunt's, Uncle's and grandparent's can spoil 2 kids in a mere 1/2hr. I kid about that, I THANK them all for making Cmas a whole lot brighter this year and many Cmas's past!!

I have to wonder though about all the preaching I did to Olivia about not needing a DSI b/c she just got a DS last Cmas and how we can't possibly buy every new gadget that comes out year after year and wow, imagine that, Uncle Jimmy got her a DSI!! I have to say, I was floored and questioned if that was really what was in the box! And then there is the MP3 player that is just way cooler than mine that had music all ready to go for it! hmmmmmmmmm......someone did a lot of thinking and shopping this Cmas!

Last but not least, let's talk about every parent's worst nightmare of a gift.....any guesses? Seriously, a drum set for a 2yo. boy!! All I can say is Thankfully I have a basement and second, hand me downs within the family are just great! :) What they don't think about is I'm the one with the 1. only kids and 2. the oldest kids . That has great potential for the future. I will have pics if my brother remembers to send them to me!!

On a lighter note.....Rich and I got Steeler field jersey's!!! Hoping to get to wear them for the super bowl this year!! Olivia also got her jersey "refreshed" by getting a new one!

There was so much more and I could write forever. But everyone just really out-did themselves this year and it was great!




He's just so rotten cute!

Christmas Eve 09

Ah, Christmas Eve, the day when your a kid and you can't control yourself, sleep or eat! Those were the days. I decided this year that I was going to mix my mom's Cmas Eve with the Nagle's Eve, being I don't get back home for it and I truly miss it and I'm tired of my thoughtful siblings sending me phone pics of the food. Since it was last minute, like everything I did this year, I was really against the calendar and clock of what I could do. Patience run thin here that close to the holiday, so patience also played a part in what I could put together. I decided Mushroom Machunka was going to be the flavor this year to share. Even if nobody else liked it, me and Rich would devour it!! Hehehe

You have to be a lover of sauerkraut, lots of garlic, and mushrooms, to truly appreciate this food. It's sour and will make you say "and why do I like this so much", but it's sooooooo good. So all I needed was this to turn out right and get the taste just right and I knew I could pull it off! Well, yes, I did. It was a little thick and I could have added water, but believe me, I did not want to mess with the taste that I had! It was actually a hit, but it is one of those things, that either you love it or you just hate it.

So we were off to Cmas Eve with our presents, machunka, and homemade scallop potatoes. Yes, when I want to cook and bake, I do it very well. Mainly when no little children are hanging on my leg. The kids were so excited. I swear they get more excited every year more than the last. Logan just pretty much goes with the flow, although next year he should understand more.

Off we were to get home to get to bed, with Snuggie's in tow and gifts galore! Is there anybody that hasn't gotten a Snuggie for cmas!? I've just seen them under so many trees this year! Off to bed without a argument (Logan was just plain tired), but we had tracked Santa this year so he was close at this point, so eyes went shut real quick! Mom praying it wouldn't be pouring rain like cats and dogs for the mornings trip to Pa..................to be continued



Yes, that is a beer bottle in my son's hand(s). Apparently he's going to be a double fister some day! No need to worry, the bottle was empty!

Crazy Kids

Well the whole Christmas spirit, sleepless nights, and bouncing off the walls has happened to Olivia. Funny what Christmas will do to a kid. She gets all these crazy ideas about what we should be making, baking and decorating! The girl needs her own personal assistant! That's an idea for a gift!!

Logan could just care less about Christmas yet, which is kind of funny to watch him watch Olivia and not really know why she is doing something or talking about! Two yrs. old is fun to watch. He is copying everything Olivia does and he laughs his little butt off. I still can't believe a 2yo. can be so happy!!

So I still have so much to do before the big day. So far behind on everything. Sadly, our Christmas cards have been printed since before Thanksgiving and they still sit in the bag I brought them home in! Think I'll get caught up??...................

Comments?? Anyone??

I think I like this new look?

New Pictures

As promised I put these other pictures on after Thanksgiving. Couldn't dare ruin my family's surprise of seeing them first! Sorry I could not crop any of them. My brother had to "re-do" my computer over the holiday and for some reason these pics will not let me crop them. Maybe they are not in the right place on the computer for that?? Who knows, just go with it!

How was every one's Thanksgiving?? You really can't beat all that good eating and conversation. Christmas is coming fast and before you know it, it will be Christmas Eve....... it goes way too quick. I wish i had about 8 more waking hrs. in a day. I could achieve so much more.

I have some new ideas for this blog starting in the new year. I know I haven't been very good about keeping it up, but between a very active 2yo. and my computer working like we still had dial-up, it became very frustrating. I think you all will like the new ideas i have and it will keep you more informed, more often.

So now I'm off to try to complete some of the many projects that I've started and are still not done. I have to decorate the house for xmas this weekend, one little girl keeps reminding me that we are not decorated yet and how she wants to bring the tree in and put it up!!! Of course first, i have decided to change rooms around before the holidays and I need to do a major cleaning before putting up decorations...........see what i mean about needing 8 more hrs.!!!!