Who loves snow? Lauren!!

As I mentioned in an earlier post Richmond got 12 inches of snow. We came home to a house, yard, driveway covered in snow. I was not so thrilled but my three year old daughter thought it was the greatest thing to every happen. She would live outside if I would let her. Lucky for me I have a husband who loves the snow as much as she does. They were outside for hours. Brian had a hard time convincing her to come inside. I love watching Lauren when she really loves doing something. She gets a sparkle in her eye. So I guess for now I will love snow too.

Winterhoff Christmas 2009

We went to the Winterhoff's in Williamsburg for our annual Christmas. We all had to head down early because we had a big snow storm. While we were in Williamsurg, Richmond got about 12 inches and the Charolettsville Winterhoff's got about 20 inches. In Williamsburg there was just a little bit of snow. Enough to have us all stay in warm and cozy. We had such a great time being with everyone. All the children were absolutely adorable. The prize favorite was of course Winnie. We are so greatful she is such a good dog! Thank you to everyone for all the great fun and memories. It was also especially sweet because everyone thought of Gabe and included some presents for him too. I can't wait until next year when he can be a part of it all. There are many more pictures in our photo album link.

2009 Christmas tree

This year we got our tree at Home Depot. Lauren picked it out and lucky for us she didn't pick the million dollar tree. We loved the people at Home Depot. They cut off the bottom branches, wrapped it and tied to our car. It was wonderful! Lauren loved decorating the tree. If you look closely at the tree you will notice most decorations are all over the bottom half of the tree. I normally only want matching ornaments but apparently after you have children it isn't about "you" anymore.

First movie at the movie theater

Lauren was invited to her first movie date. We went to see The Princess and Frog with our friends Susan and Lilly (and one of Lilly's friends Mickey). Lauren was a little nervous about the fact that it was going to be dark so naturally she sat on an eight month pregnant women's lap for the whole show....but other then that it was great...well and the popcorn being spilled everywhere...but other then that well and the women behind me propping her coat up on my chair...it was great.

Santa

Lauren asked me to write that she loved Santa at the North Pole. I'm not sure if she thinks we went to the North Pole this day when we saw Santa but if so...I think that is great. We were so lucky this year to be invited to a fun little party where Santa came to visit. Lauren was so excited to see him and was the first to jump up into his arms. It was so much fun. She did ask a few times where the reindeers were, but luckily it was raining that day so I just said out in the back yard. When Santa asked her what she wanted she said "Dora stand-ups". I sure hope he knows how to translate! =)