From our family to yours,
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Because we're too lazy/cheap to send out Christmas cards this year, we decided to dress Ethan up in his Uncle's baby sweater from Austria and take pictures in front of the Christmas tree. Ben and I were in our sweats, so there wasn't a chance we were getting in the picture with this little guy all dressed up. Since Ethan can't crawl yet, he hasn't shown much interest in the tree...that was until we propped him up right next to it and gave him an ornament. Our photo shoot had to end a little early since we had him sitting on a ottoman and he was leaning back to grab some ornaments. We're getting in the festive mood of Christmas, and we're excited for our trip out West to Utah in 10 days!Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
So in lieu of a Christmas card detailing all the events we've been up to, here is what has happened in the last year:
- Ethan had a big year. He was born in May.
- Ben got called to be in the bishopric. Has it been 3 years yet?!?!
- We bought our first house and a new car.
- Ben went to Utah for a Superbowl party, and I went to San Francisco to visit Lindsey.
- We traveled to Virginia for Easter & Thanksgiving and made a trip to Utah this summer.
- We went to Montreal, Canada with Uncle Tyler.
- Ethan and I went to Niagara Falls 3 times.
- We had lots of friends and family come to Rochester to visit. During the month of July, 32 people make the trek Northward and 17 were even able to spend the night at Chez Mudrick. Maybe our big purchase this year should be a guest bed (since the air mattress has sprung a leak).
- Ethan has blown out of about 200 diapers.
- We're expecting again! Just kidding. That's not even funny. I can't even imagine how my Mom felt finding out she was pregnant with me when Jordan was Ethan's age.
We have much to be grateful for with all that has happened this past year and we are looking forward to 2009 in hopes of it being just as rewarding. We hope you all enjoy this holiday season and find joy in being with the ones you love as we celebrate the birth of our Savior.
8 comments:
I love the Christmas pictures! Ya, we are cheap and lazy, too-so, we won't be sending out a Christmas card either. I hope you have a merry Christmas in Utah!! We miss you guys!
Sam and I were just discussing how we are "adults" now and should start sending out Christmas cards. What?!?! Adults? I should note that it was Sam that said we were adults. I don't think so...
So, we are going to be cheap/lazy for one more year, I think.
You had me fooled for less than a second with the expecting thing. I mean, you're my first recruit for Baby Fest II, Spring 2010. You can't let me down.
Where are the shorts that go with the sweater??? I know, Ethan's cute chubby thighs don't like to wear shorts. Anyway, WE ARE SOOO EXCITED TO HAVE YOU ALL HERE FOR CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEARS!!!!!!
That sweater is fantastic! I am all about the online Christmas card, way to go!
I love the online Christmas card idea. I'm not worrying about holiday cards (online or tangible) until I have a kid and tree as cute as yours. We should set-up a reunion in Poway, any excuse to get out there more. We'll put our savings from refraining on Christmas cards towards the traveling costs. :)
Wait, you have a fake tree?
Awesome card and that last picture is great.
Wow, quite a year! And Ethan is quite a chubb! I think he is just absolutely adorable!
I love his chub! Merry Christmas
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