Jan 3, 2008

Home for the Holidays

What a great Christmas vacation we had with our families! Not only did we get to see our loved ones, we also saw a "winter wonderland!" I had a shot at riding in the snow plow with Dan's dad Doug, but missed out. Next year is my year! We also got to snuggle with our nieces Isabelle and baby Maddy. We caught up with friends we haven't seen in a while and had some great R&R. Santa Dan gave me Dance Dance Revolution for Christmas. Sadly, he is a lot better than I am. I'm not exaggerating. I have witnesses. I gave Dan a beer making kit which he has already started prepping for. Overall, it was wonderful as always. We are always sad to leave. We are happy to say that Daisy slept the entire 12 hours home.

Top 10 Christmas Delights
1. Santa and his presents (I would put this as last, but we all know I'd be lying)
2. Being with family
3. Catching up with friends
4. Going to bed early, sleeping in and the many naps in between
5. Home cooked meals by Dan's mom and new recipes to try
6. SNOW!!
7. Holidays cookies, cakes and pies
8. Christmas music
9. Christmas cards

Worst Holiday Hangovers
1. Missing family & friends we missed
2. Going back to work
3. Shedding all of the unwanted pounds
4. The wait for next year






Dan, Krista, Isabelle and Madalyn


Isabelle lovin' her new sister

Dan's cousin and Daisy's favorite human, Sam Our Christmas retreat at the Riggs' in Cleveland, NY

Winter Wonderland

Daisy before the snow...

Daisy after snow :)

Sam and Daisy playing in the snow


Swans fishing on Oneida Lake



And finally a video of snow fun!


3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Oh how fun!!! I'm glad you all had a good time. Miss you tons.

Happy Holidays

Max Fam said...

fun trip! Can't wait to rock out on DDR. We have to plan a party now.

hope to see you soon!

Max Fam said...

p.s. so santa dan is still around huh?

I hope you're going to share some new recipes!