Christmas Pics of E

Great-Grandpa and Ethan checking out the new corvette from Uncle Mike. It has lots of bells and whistles!

Ethan double-hatting. He has on Josiah's new winter hat and Grandpa's new baseball cap! He loves to take everyone else's hats.

Ethan testing out Josiah's Santa gift... a new massager to help relieve sore muscles after workouts... I think I should teach him how to use it so I can have a massage anytime!

Ethan's Drum Set

So, G & G Donbroski got Ethan a full drum set for Christmas. We brought him downstairs, had the video camera, and were anxiously awaiting his shock and surprise. To our surprise, though, he just acted normal- as if to say- well, it's about time you got me a drum set! He plays all the time (well, as much as my ears can handle) and is quite good. We're excited to see if he continues drumming as he gets older.

Merry Christmas- Happy Birthday Jesus!

So, we spent Christmas Eve with my family this year. I had to work Christmas Day and the next 2 days after Christmas, so we stayed in town. Our day started early at 9:30 am with Santa gifts in our stockings and poems (a Donbroski tradition), courtesy of Grandma Carol (she writes the best poems ever!)

Then, we had breakfast and opened gifts. We went to the Family Service at church and then had the extended fam over for a potluck. It was a very Merry Christmas! And as Ethan learned from doing his Advent Calendar (a cool sticker one where he made the manger scene)- Jesus is born! Yay! Happy Birthday Jesus!! We hope you all had a very Merry Christmas too.

Longie Love

Well, since we started cloth diapering the kids, I have found a LOVE for wool... knitted wool especially. It has even inspired me to start knitting- although I have only mastered simple scarves so far. My expert teacher and friend, Tricia, taught me to knit and she's my FAVORITE knitter. She's so sweet to knit for the kids... longies & hats... her work is amazing. Nomi loves her longies, so here's her newest pair. I think she's one happy and satisfied customer (and so is her mama!)

Disclaimer: my camera does not do justice to the beauty of this colorway... it is chocolate brown, pinks, sky blue, light yellow, sage green... to-die-for!)

Gingerbread House Goodness

Wow- Cool house Ethan- he was a little timid about eating it... but he took a big bite- YUM!

The kids spend 3 days a month at Amanda's house. They love it there- Ethan asks when he gets to go to Amanda's house and play with the girls- Sadie and Emma. Amanda is so creative and a wonderful cook and baker- so I was not surprised when she had the kids decorate Gingerbread Houses. Ethan was excited to show me his "work of art." We decided to take some photos... so here goes!

Merry Christmas!

So, we talked about doing a family picture... but didn't do anything about it. And I'm not usually a last-minute person, but somehow, time got the best of me. Thank goodness for technology! We took the picture on Monday, Josiah designed the card and uploaded it to Walgreens online and he picked the cards up for me on Tuesday! Wow- such speedy service! Merry Christmas everyone!! We love you!

Oh Nomi

We affectionately call Naomi -"Nomi"- because that's what Ethan can say and, well, we like it.

So, she started crawling backwards last month when she turned 7 months and she's gotten faster. The only problem is... you're never quite sure what you're going to get yourself into!

Oh Nomi!