Christmas Part 1:

Christmas pictures from Nana & Pop's house. The whole family was there, except for Candis who's in Asia (we miss you!!)


We reenacted the Nativity (a family tradition). Nate & I had to be Mary & Joseph. My cousins played the angel, wise men, shepards, and I think a camel(? or donkey?)


Nate tried the wonky bike (where it goes the opposite direction you want to go). While one of my cousins rode Nate's custom.



Everyone played with the Marshmellow guns. Some were snipers/shooters, while others were targets (they tried to catch the marshmellows in their mouths).




The kids sang "The 12 Days of Christmas" complete with hand gestures to go with each verse. It was quite entertaining (particularly "7 Geese A-laying" and "8 Maids a-milking")




Part 2 coming soon!

Christmas time. The picture above is from our christmas card this year.
We went looking at christmas lights around town to get in the holiday spirit. Here are some pics.





I've also got pics from our family christmas. Those will be posted in a day or so.

Merry Christmas!

We went out on Sunday to look at christmas lights. I do have a few pics, but my camera currently has a dead battery, so I will post later.

As for this weeks plans, I am looking foward to going to see my family for Christmas Eve/Day. Tomorrow will be spent wrapping gifts and baking cookies in preparation. I'm going to try and relax for the holiday.

THen, working all weekend and into next week on the Rockettes show.

Still haven't decided on New Year's plans.

Happy Holidays everyone! (all 4 of you who read this blog)

We have been busy lately. Nate has been coaching, and I've been busy finishing up the christmas shopping and getting everything shipped off.

We did manage to meet up with some friends for ice skating on Sunday. It was actually the first time I have ever skated. I know, all those years on tour and I never bothered to learn. But, hubby is a fantastic teacher so I figured now is the time to try. Hubby says my balance is good, thanks to my years of danicing. Sadly though, I only managed a handful of laps around the rink though, due to a bad ankle (leftover from my years of dance). I never fell, and I never held the wall. SO I think I did pretty good. Maybe next time I'll actually manage to let go of Nate's hand!

Here sme of us are in the bleachers while we waited for the zamboni.


Hubby and I on the ice.


This is me holding on so I didn't fall on my bum.


Here's Sean and Nate skating while I took a break (so hubby could skate with someone who actually knew what they were doing).


It was fun, though my ankle was quite shakey for a day or too after. I told Nate if he wants me to learn to skate, he should have to learn to dance on pointe!

Happy Holidays!

Hello Everyone! Its been a fun week. I watched hubby teach a "Learn to Skate" class. So cute! Particularly the little kids in their helmets and baby size ice skates. Hubby's already talking about when we have a kid he will special order little skates for him/her.
Wednesday was my birthday (31! Where does the time go?) so we went to Epcot to celebrate. It was a wonderful day. The weather was cool and overcast, and we didn't have any rain until the very end of the night. We started the day on Soarin' which is good, but I do think that it needs a new video (a Florida one would make more sense than the California one they use now). We also rode the new Seas with Nemo ride (though I prefer the old Living Seas attraction instead). Did the old school Energy attraction and Mexico rides (though Mexico did have an update recently as they added animated characters). We ate at France and Morrocco. We wanted to eat at the Canadian Steakhouse, but did not have a reservation (must remember to plan ahead next time). Nate was amazed at the greenhouse tour at The Land (who knew you could go sweet potatoes without soil? and they were HUGE). Anyway, here are the pics:

First is me in my "Happy Birhtday!" button that Disney gave me. I think I had at least 4 dozen people wish me a Happy Birthday, plus it was a great way to meet people from all over the world who share my birthday.


Here's hubby at Canada.


And here are other assorted pics from the day.






Thats all folks! Next week we will be mailing our xmas cards. I hope everyone likes them. We had alot of fun doing the picture.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

I am watching the Macy's parade. Later on, hubby and I are heading over to Amy's house for dinner with her family (my family is celebrating in Alabama this year, which we had to miss due to work).

I am thankful for so many things this year. My husband, our families (particularly my mother), our friends. I am so happy that hubby seems to love his new job coaching, his students, etc. I am so grateful that we are both healthy (especially considering how many people I know who have had swine flu). It has been a hard year (economically) but things have turned around. I hope this holiday finds everyone healthy and happy.

And now I need to thaw the mint chocolate ice cream pie I made to take to Thanksgiving.

Bye all!

Oh, and next week we are going to Disney's Animal Kingdom for my birthday, so expect a picture post to follow.

I know, I know. I haven't updated in almost a month. Sorry folks. Been busy. Work has been picking up (I just finished a week of "The Color Purple", before that there was a couple concerts and some conventions). Plus, hubby is doing some skating again. He is teaching Learn to Skate classes as well as working in the proshop of our local rink. So, we haven't had much time to update, or really anything exciting to post.

But, we did manage to go to not one, but two Halloween parties. Here are some pics.










So far, it looks like I'm gonna have the next few days off work (unless I get called in). SO I'm going to (hopefully) get most of my christmas shopping done. Wish me luck!