Happy 2007!

We rang in the new year at the Marshal's house. We had fondue for supper, which is always an adventure with two two year olds. During dessert, Xavier kept pointing across the table at Charis and saying "MESS!" He really thought she could use a napkin! After we put the kids to bed, we stayed up way too late playing games and eating way too much Chex mix. Driving home at 2:30 was a little scary, but we arrived home safely. I hope 2007 brings us as much joy as 2006 did!

Water, Water Everywhere!

December 28th and 29th we went to Fort Rapids indoor waterpark in Columbus with the Kings. Brooklyn and Jonathan picked up right where they left off. It was so funny to hear their little "adult" conversations...They will always be by each others sides, they stick together, and Brooklyn will be the princess and Jonathan will be the prince. At one point in their conversation, Brooklyn told Jonathan that when she grows up she's going to be a King(because she's sure she will marry Jonathan) and Jonathan responded that he's going to be an astronaut! They are so adorable together!
We had a great time at the waterpark. Brooklyn and Xavier stayed mostly in the kiddie area. Brooklyn thought the water in the bigger kids area was too cold. I don't want to think about why the kiddie area was so much warmer!
We stayed in a suite with the Kings. When bedtime rolled around, we put all four kids in one room! It went much better than expected! Then, the adults were able to chat and play games. It was a great time to catch up. We miss you, Kings!


I didn't learn from the first time...I can't rotate a video. Oh well!

Over the river and through the woods to Oma and Opa's house we go!

We spent the rest of Christmas day at Oma and Opa's house. Brooklyn spun the day away showing off the "spinniest skirt ever!" Xavier received a party bubble machine and loved filling the living room with bubbles. They didn't taste very good!

Christmas Morning

By some miracle, everyone slept in until 8:00 Christmas morning. That was a gift in itself! After reading the Christmas story out of Luke, the kids dove into the presents. Brooklyn insisted that Daddy open his gifts first. What a sweetie! Brooklyn's favorite gift was the porcelin tea set and Xavier was very excited about his new dinosaurs. It was a wonderful, calm morning!