Snow, Glorious Snow

It's December 30th in Denver and we finally have some snow. It seems that all the snow this year has been everywhere - the mountains, the mid west, the east coast - except here. After several days at home, the boys were excited to do something "new". They even asked to go out and shovel the walks - yippee for us!

The only downside to the snow was that our visitors were not able to make it. D-man cried and asked if we could save the food and tape the game so we could have them over later (unfortunately, I couldn't wait to watch the Husker game). D-man gets excited when we invite guests over and we don't do it quite often enough. Like his father, he's a social guy. I'm making a New Year's resolution to invite more people over. Not only will it make my son happy, it's good for us to see our friends more often (and get the house picked up)!

Christmas

We've had a wonderful Christmas week here at the Peavy household. Marshall and I were off from work on Thursday and Friday last week which made the holiday preparations much more relaxing. We also enjoyed having Marshall's parents here with us for the week to celebrate the magic of Christmas with the boys. The boys enjoyed crafts, making cookies, playing games, and watching magic tricks. T-man didn't leave the house/yard or get out of pajamas for six days. He was loving being home and taking it all in.

We enjoyed the Karlen tradition of fish chowder and grasshoppers on Christmas Eve and had the Peavy turkey dinner on Sunday. What a wonderful Christmas. We have so much to be thankful for and being able to see the magic of Christmas in the boys' eyes is priceless.

frosting cookies

the Peavy family

Christmas Eve dinner

cookies and milk for Santa

Santa came! (D-man got up at 4:45 to check)

the most popular present - the Bronco helmet (he wore it all day)

The Peavy's wish you joy and love this holiday season and always.

Picture Joy Christmas

Personalize your Christmas cards at Shutterfly.

View the entire collection of cards.

Birthday Boy

It looks as if Santa has already been to our house - and yet, it is only December 19th. That's what happens when one of your children celebrates a birthday in December. This was the first year our youngest had a "big" birthday party.  We hosted several of his classmates and their siblings at the DU gymnastics arena. They enjoyed dancing, trampolines, and the foam pit. The activities were followed by pizza and cupcakes. T-man had a great time and was a great birthday boy.

I know that having a birthday in December will be difficult as he gets older, but I remember what a special Christmas we had the year he was born. It was quite magical to celebrate the season with a
 brand new baby in the house.  And now, I can hardly believe that my baby is now such a big boy.

Dancing around

with big brother

foam pit!

birthday boy!

with all his gifts under the tree

Happy birthday to my sweet, rambunctious and silly boy!

Holiday Cheer

The past two weeks have been filled with lots of holiday cheer. I love this time of year. We finished decorating the house - both inside and out. D-man had Marshall on the roof both Saturday and Sunday. D-man was definitely instrumental in getting us all decked out for the holidays this year. 

Decorating the tree

Last weekend, we also had breakfast with Santa and took in the Parade of Lights. After we saw Santa at breakfast and at the parade, D-man brought up the fact that he had seen two Santas in one day. I started down the road of Santa needing helpers because he has to be so many places at once and he is busy getting ready for Christmas. D-man followed suit and said, "Yes, the one in the float wasn't real. He was a helper. We saw the real one at breakfast."  I loved it.

Breakfast with Santa

The "real" Santa

Parade of Lights

On Thursday, we attended Drake's winter concert. As I helped him get ready for the concert, I was remembering how excited I would get when I was getting ready for my concerts. I could see the excitement in his eyes as well. He took the performance very seriously and we enjoyed the performance.

All dressed up for the concert

Last night, we attended Zoo Lights. This year was one of the best! There were more lights and the weather was great. We also got to enjoy the company of our friends this year and catch up with them as we toured the zoo. Holiday lights will definitely get you in the spirit.

Zoo Lights

Las Vegas!

Marshall. Me. Las Vegas. Doesn't get much better than this. Before I met Marshall, I had never been to Las Vegas. And then within 8 months, we went three times (ok. so one of those one was for work and he joined me). But, I still love to tell that story. So, I think it was only fitting that we celebrated Marshall's 40th birthday in Sin City. Marshall enjoyed a day with his high school friend, we enjoyed nice meals, seeing the sites, taking in a show, and a bit of gambling (poker for Marshall, video poker for me).  The weather was great and the weather back home was crappy (sorry Mom and Dad).  I couldn't have ask for a better trip and a better husband.  Here's to many more birthdays to celebrate!

the birthday boy!

Enjoying the hot tub

out on the town