For the Steelers Fans

These were taken during the playoffs... apparently as soon as we sent them via text message to our family they scored a touch down! Even though we live in New England our hearts are still in the Burg! Go Steelers!

Daddy's Birthday

This is a week late in actually getting posted. Last Monday was David's 28th birthday. Caden and I surprised him at work the Friday before with dozens of cupcakes for the teenagers at the music clubhouse to devour (don't worry I saved some for us too). On Saturday, David and I went out to the Melting Pot for a long, yummy meal of everything fondue. Happy Birthday Mister!!

Goo Glasses

I don't know what these silly glasses are actually called but I've named them Goo Glasses. I tell Caden when he puts them on he's supposed to say "goooo". It cracks me up every time. We can be pretty goo-fy around here.

Hair Cut

This is the second time I've cut Caden's hair. He'll sit and watch a movie and tell me to be "all done". But I really get into it and keep telling him I'm almost done. Look how much cuter he is for it!! My little man.

Aunt Caryn gives carin' gifts

In case you miss it he does sneak in a "thanks Aunt Caryn for my polar bear"

Thanks...what cool stuff with a great green message!!

Christmas Re-cap

Bickel's, Walter's and Raser family photo.

"The children were nestled all snug in their..sleeping bags."

More like tuckered out after opening presents and eating peppermint ice cream.

Gram!!

Fixing up Santa's and Rudolph's treats with Daddy.

Christmas Re-cap

My sis-in-law, Karen, we love presents!!

Told you we love to get and wear (inappropriately) our presents.

All my cousins and brother's kids. "The Great-Grandkids"

Molly, Pop Pop, Caden and Pierce

I only just today unloaded the camera of all our pictures from Christmas. Then I had to decide which were blog worthy. A lot happened over the break, there is the obvious: road trip to PA, Christmas Eve/Day, loads of family, New Years Eve with a mini-vacation for David and me, and the trip back home.
But there was also the passing of my beloved Nana. Although she outlived many of the doctor's predictions for her condition (brain surgery for cancerous tumor, chemo, radiation at the age of 82), it was still heartbreaking to lose her on Christmas Day. The whole family was there which was a great support . In my heart and spirit I knew it was going to happen then and had earlier in December written that she would go on Christmas day as symbolism for Christ coming to this world and her going to that heavenly world. And in both instances the angels surely rejoiced!!
I pray that you would know the glorious peace that reigns in this year-2009.