Holiday Times

The time between Thanksgiving and New Year's always goes so fast. Typically it's because we are traveling for both Thanksgiving and Christmas. While we have spent a couple of Thanksgivings here this is the first Christmas we didn't travel at all. While it was nice not to have the hassle and stress of Holiday Travel, I did miss not going back home. For the past 15 years Christmas has been at the Wilson house in Beloit. I started going there when Steph and I first began dating. That year the Wilson clan were getting professional family pictures done. Bonnie had one done of Steph and I - we'd been dating officially for about 6-8 months or so. Bonnie said we could use it as an engagement picture. We did have to get different pictures since we got engaged 4 years later, it did come out nice - how could it now really.
Rod and Bonnie came in on the 23rd and left of the 28th. While here Bonnie's project was to swap the Carrie's room with Chloe's since Chloe will be sharing the room with her sister in about a month. Now I just have to paint it this weekend. I'll let you know how that comes out. We had a great time together but missed having Amber, Ryan and Lainey there on Christmas morning. We also didn't get to see my family. We ususally have some time with Mom & Dad in KC before heading out to Beloit. We didn't get to see Kristin & Scott and the kids either. Since they moved to Chicago we will have to make special trips to see them instead of combining them in with visits to KC. Mom & Dad went to stay with them for Christmas this year as they came out here for Thanksgiving. I have no idea what we'll do for next year.
Rod and Bonnie got us a Wii and Steph got me a snowboarding game. I really love it. I am also glad that we didnt' have it when I was out of work. While I would have become a fantastic gamer I'm not sure it would have gone over so well with Steph. Dylan is the undisputed champ at bowling so far and defends his crown with enthusiasm and determination. Chloe is trying to get the hang of finger/button coordination. I'm not a snowboarder, but I play one on TV - and I rock! Right now I play with the handheld remotes as all the stores sold out of the balance boards. When those come in we do plan to get one so I can practice and take my show on the road to Colorado next year. Tim, you might still have to show me a few things though.

BABY WATCH - Steph's last checkup went well. The doctor said that the baby's head was down but there is no progress for Steph. So far we're still looking for an Innauguration timeframe. At least we'll have something to celebrate...