5 years

So 5 years ago today at this time I was prancing around in my wedding dress waiting for pictures to begin. It was a snowy icky day; it had snowed all night and there were layers of ice with snow on top of them. It was the kind of snow that wasn't even pretty. We did go outside to take a few pictures; Cowby had to hang on to me so I didn't fall. The day went well, but there were awful stories of everyone getting home the next day. Plus, we left on Monday and I was sure we were going to get killed on the interstate on our way to the ski lodge. But everyone did make it safely. It is just one more reason for me so smirk at Cowboy and say, 'see--we should have went to some beach.'
I know the wedding day is not as important as the outcome, and its been a good journey so far. Happy Anniversary to my Cowboy!

Merrry Christmas!

Paige and Daddy modeling their Santa hats.

So I am a few days late, but it's the thought that counts! We had a very nice holiday and I am using today to catch up on stuff. Putting presents away, laundry, shovelling snow, all that good stuff. We spent Christmas Eve with my family and spent the night in Hettinger. We gathered with all my cousins to open gifts early on Wed. afternoon and them we headed to church. Problem was that my daughter didn't want to put on her Christmas dress; so she went to church in her jeans, snowboots, and princess tiara that she had just received. We got quite a few looks--but they were all very happy looks. She calls it her 'castle' and wore it through half of the service.

Christmas Day was spent with my parents, and then late in the afternoon we came back home and saw the family in town. Rick's kids are all coming home at some point over the next few days; so its been nice to see them. Paige got to spend Friday with Gramma Jane since Cowboy and I had to work. I think Gramma had to watch Sleeping Beauty 2 times and Tinkerbell once. We had a major princess theme this Christmas and Paige has decided that Sleeping Beauty is her new favorite move for the week.

Drinking 'cossee' at Gramma's house.

We all received lots of very nice gifts. Thanks to all who gave Paige clothes; she got lots and I love that! She also got a grocery shopping cart, so I sacrificed one part of a kitchen cabinet so her groceries can live in there. She trucks from the living room and back collecting them and using them up. She really likes her simple toys--including the wooden cookie set I found where you can bake cookies and put the frosting on them.

We had a mini blizzard last night, but today is beautiful with lots of sunshine and lots of snow drifted all over. I was out shovelling early and then Paige and I went out to play. We are both very tired; so here is hoping for a long nap.

Christmas shopping & Birthdays

I am done shopping!! You would think so since Christmas is next week, right? I had to take the afternoon off of work so I could go shop, how sad is that. Anyway, after several hours off shopping I crossed everything off of my list and was home by 6pm. I was also shocked at how busy it was on a Wed. afternoon--apparently everyone else had the same idea to avoid the crowds. I had a few frazzled moments, but survived. I found lots of sales, which meant more presents for Paige. She's the easiest to shop for!


We do need to say Happy Birthday to Aunt Bobbi today--I hear she has the day off so hopefully it was a restful one. Also, Happy Birthday to 'Uncle' James tomorrow. Jayden is next week. I feel bad for all of you who have birthdays so close to Christmas. I hope everyone wraps your presents in wrapping paper that is not Christmas colored. Speaking of birthdays, some Cowboy has a significant birthday in one month exactly. I have 30 days to plan for a big 30 day. . .

Christmas Card Photo

Here is the official Christmas photo for 2008. It took lots of bribing to get her to even sit still for 10 seconds. I think I took about 25 pictures and 2 were usable. I am now understanding why photographers make so much money.

More Snow ?

So the weatherman is screaming Snow, Blizzard, Beware!!! Our plan for the weekend is to hibernate at home and not do anything. Since we are doing that I am sure the storm will miss us! But either way, we will be baking cookies and snuggling by the fire. I am hoping to post some pictures soon. Have a good weekend all and stay warm!

Happy Anniversary!

Happy Anniversary to my parents who today are celebrating 28 years of being together! I'll dig out the old embarrasing wedding photo to show later :) Have a good day Mom & Dad. We love you.

Pink Boots

Monday night was the Christmas Stroll in Bowman. The stores stay open late, Santa's there, hayrides down Mainstreet in the horse drawn wagon, the band strolls around and plays, etc. Very nice and cheery. We took Paige to participate in two things--Santa and the hayrides. The hayride was an immediate success because there were horses. Papa Rick, Paige, and myself did the first loop. I did not realize a hay wagon was the junior high hang out--that was a little annoying. Anyway, Paige loved it and didn't want to get off. So her Dad did the second round while I window shopped. I took her to see Santa--big mistake. Got to the door way and she disappeared behind my legs. She wouldn't even walk over and take a candy cane from him. So we don't have any pictures with Santa to post. Oh well, I don't blame her since I remember being petrified of him as well.

We found her Dad in the western store boot shopping. We left with our wallets a lot lighter, a big pair of black boots, and a super cute pair of little pink boots for Paige. Forget about wrapping them up under the tree, they had to stay on her feet. So we cut the tags off and went with it. She didn't want to take them off this morning at Kim's and no one had better even touch them or look at them because they were her new pink boots. She seemed to think her little friend Kyler was going to take them. I guess I didn't really need to waste money on other shoes because I think its all she's going to wear until her toes pop out of the ends!