Ready or Not, Here Comes 2011

... Ready!

Any complaints I'd have for 2010 would be me scraping for something to whine about... the year has been mighty good to us... safety, peace, healthy baby, happy family... who could ask for more?

However, I don't know if I've ever hit the last week of December and not found the idea of a new year very enticing!

Especially when I'm spending day in, day out with these two:



Can't wait to see what's in store.

Here comes my melange of holiday pictures (even before the holidays are over!)

Eden and I had to document twin pants. I love her.



Brad and Lennox seem to be bonding



Got to spend some quality time with Milo... talk about infectious smile! And he is crawling EVERYWHERE!



After weeks of good intentions, D and I never got around to that magical Trolley Square Santa we were told about. So day before Christmas Eve Lindsay and I toted the four kids and I snapped what I later found out to be an off-limits photo. Santa's giving me demon eyes. However, it was magical for Croz to meet Santa and officially tell him he would like a garbage truck for Christmas!



I constantly remind myself through thoughts and prayers how lucky I am to have two incredible people for parents! They are the BEST Nan and Grandpa! So blessed to have them in my life.



Here's Lennox on Christmas morning around 5:30 am, so willing to fall prey to the Santa suit! This guy is my Boogaloo. Whatever that's supposed to mean, he is. He is my joy. He is also an intuitive little boy because Christmas Eve I enjoyed a FULL SIX HOUR stretch of sleep, uninterrupted. Counting sleepless nights of pregnancy + nightly feedings since his arrival, I can truthfully say I haven't slept an uninterrupted six hours since last February! Merry Christmas to me from Lennox, now I can conquer the world ;)



Christmas Eve dinner at my parents'. An unforgettable steak dinner - so wonderful!



Croz & Luce on Christmas



Adult games



Kid games



After Crosby opened presents and we were headed out, D and I attempted to allow one toy on Crosby's lap in the car, but he insisted on holding his HUGE garbage truck too!



Christmas night at the lights downtown. (Croz unzipped his new winter coat in the WalMart parking lot without me noticing; it is lost forever. Glad I found something to bundle him up in until we can find a new coat-)



D went for a run Christmas morning so he wasn't there when Croz woke up. I had to stall for him to open presents and I'll never forget that short space of time we spent together; lights on the tree were the only lights on... soft against his face... looking surprised that Santa really did come... talking about ornaments and the birth of Christ... he is my darling, sweet baby guy always!



First family (of four) pic ever!



I am not one to make New Years' resolutions, though I have no problem with resolutions in general. It is nice to think about, but I would be silly to think the new year ones are any different than the perpetual push I have to maintain a balanced life. A balance of happy times and sad, times to learn and times to enjoy what I already know, staying healthy, staying grounded spiritually, spending time with husband, friends, children, family... all the while recognizing the abundance of blessings we enjoy...

Happy Holidays to all who read this! We treasure our loved ones and wish you a Wonderful & Happy New Year!