January 2013 and we are in Seattle again! We are there to celebrate Oly's first birthday and to spend time with our boys and their families.  We celebrated Oly's birthday first at the daycare and then we celebrated again with friends and family with the McWeavers.  We watched a lot of football and were in despair when both the Broncos and the Seahawks lost in their playoff games:-(.  We had some nice meals together and, as always, enjoyed being with our sons.  They continue to make us so proud.

Christmas 2012 and New Year's 2013 was celebrated in Des Moines, Iowa with the Hougtons.  What a celebration we had with Christmas festivities, bowling, basketball game, swimming, exercising, gymnastics, eating out (Tasty Taco), church,  and shopping.  Even with the chilly weather we enjoyed every moment of our time together.  The photo above is of Sara and Lori opening their gymnastics mat from Grandma Patty and Grandpa Charlie.  What a delight to watch those 2 excited girls.  We are so blessed to have such a special family.  This was definitely a memory making holiday.