Christmas 2009

Christmas 2009 wasn't completely a joyous occasion as we all had Mima Skillz on our minds. She passed earlier that week so it was hard to laugh and have fun...but...we tried for Ella's sake. We went to Midnight Mass and got in bed about 1:30 or 2 am so it wasn't the usual kid running to the tree before the sun rises. We had to wake her up at 9 am! But then there was no stopping her. She was very excited about Santa's visit! Santa brought her an easel (which I have pics of on my camera but then it started acting up so I switched to Amanda's and she emailed them to me). Papa really went overboard getting her a beautiful Barbie dream townhouse (coming soon from my camera) that makes my childhood barbie house look "ghetto". He shocked us all and also got her the Wii she wanted. She was over the moon and everything else was just extra! She also asked Santa for acting lessons that are offered locally and Bisa & Biso delivered. She will be starting later this month!

We spent Christmas Eve and morning with Matt's family and then headed back home to spend time with my family who was waiting patiently at our house. We had a nice visit with them before the dreaded days of visitation and funeral.

We have had days filled with playing barbies and playing Wii which Ella is very good at. She beats everyone at bowling and is super-competitive! Luckily we have a 4 day weekend (SNOW DAYS) to practice! We have had lots of fun times already with the Wii so Ella got what she wanted..."A wii to have fun with my family". Thanks Papa!

The weather stinks but at least we have snow days..bad thing is that it is SO cold and windy we haven't gone out & played. Maybe it will get better so we can.

May you be warmer than us...or able to get out and enjoy your snow day!!