Thursday, December 31, 2009

Christmas in a nutshell (or in a post!)

For Christmas Eve, our friends the Harveys invited us to their home for dinner and a nativity with the kids. With just a few families, the nativity wasn't complete, but still provided great entertainment . . .
Jackson as a very sober angel. Actually he loved wearing the wings, he didn't want to take them off afterwards . . .
Jackson also didn't want to come in at his correct cue in the Christmas story. He stood by his brother (playing Joseph) the whole time. Oh well. Wouldn't we all like to believe an angel helped Mary and Joseph get through everything that night?
I only make it once a year, but we always enjoy it . . . Pomegranate Cheesecake.
Excellent swordplay on Christmas Day thanks to Grandpa and Grandma.
And excellent fun with the new basketball hoop from Grandpa and Grandma!
Showing off the haul . . .
Our dream of a White Christmas was washed away by our Christmas Day rain, but we enjoyed a great snowstorm a couple of days later. Unfortunately it wasn't snowman-making snow, but we did make snow angels.

And, we finally got to test out the sled Santa brought. Hope everyone's holidays have been Merry!

New Blog for the New Year

Not to be left out, I decided (partially inspired by "Julie and Julia" which reminded me a little too much of myself!) to start my own little foodie journal blog. It may be just for myself, but if you're interested, check it out at recipesandreviews.blogspot.com.
That way I can put all my foodie thoughts in their place without boring the family blog readers.
Happy reading! Becky

Sunday, December 13, 2009

A Week of Winter

James was very serious in his discussion with Santa.

Jackson was speechless.
Artichokes anyone?
Our creek is freezing.
James enjoyed testing the ice,
But ended up filling his boots with ice water.

Sunday, December 6, 2009

James' Birthday, James' Baptism, Gorges, Markets, Grandparents. Yey!!!

We have had a fun couple of days. Here are some pictures.
James's birthday "cake". He wanted Blueberry shortcake. Jackson loved the song also.
He also liked to smear the blueberry.
Jackson learning football moves.
We bought live lobsters for dinner on James' birthday. So good.
Not much left after dinner.
James's big day.
Again.
We went to the farmers market afterward. And then to . .
Taughannock Falls
T-falls
Buttermilk Falls
Ithaca Falls