Here's what we've been up to.
My parents arrived on December 23rd and I dragged my mom to a cookie exchange that evening. December 24th we waved goodbye as Tom went to work and we all headed out to breakfast, despite all the ice that covered the car and the ground that morning! The afternoon was pretty quite...finishing a few odds and ends for Christmas Eve dinner and trying to find someone to replace 2 tires on my car. Let me tell you...if you ever need new tires (or any other sort of car repair) go Christmas Eve. Within 20 minutes we were in and out! We attended the 5:30 mass and afterwards enjoyed our traditional Christmas Eve dinner. Christmas Eve dinner is one of my most favorite parts of Christmas. The kids opened their pajamas and were quick to get changed (especially Thomas who had a 103.7 fever!). Gabriella passed out and Thomas put out the cookies for Santa. Off to bed in great anticipation of Santa!
Christmas morning came, and so did Santa! I guess my kids were on the "good list" again this year. We had a relaxing morning opening presents and playing with all our new "toys" (both young and old!) My parents headed home the morning of the 26th and we got our act together to head down to Tom's parents for the weekend. We left mid morning on Saturday and spent the afternoon with Tom's parents, siblings & their families. It was nice to have everyone together. Unfortunately, the stomach bug got hold of me and I spent most of Sunday sick. We made it home and to bed I went. In the middle of the night I was joined by Gabriella who also caught the stomach bug. We were doing great! Monday morning I found myself at the pediatrician with Thomas who still was running a fever (on and off) from Christmas. Since Thomas LOVES to sniffle and keep his boogies (instead of using a tissue) he developed a sinus infection. Tuesday came and Gabriella developed a 102 fever in the evening. I immediately called the pediatrician (as directed by the nurse since her repeat chest Xray came back that her alveoli were still closed from the pneumonia) and she was put on an antibiotic. Knock on wood...all's been quite since and I think our pediatrician is wondering where we disappeared to!
My Aunt Liz & Uncle Chuck and cousins, Whitney & Ryan from Oklahoma arrived Tuesday evening. Wednesday was a relaxing day. Thomas & Ryan played with the Wii and other toys/games while Gabriella & Whitney spent most of the morning crafting. With the little snow that fell overnight....all the kids (Uncle Chuck included) went outside and played for alittle bit. Liz and I opted to stay in as the wind was wicked and it was brutally cold. We ate an early dinner and headed down to Scranton for "First Night 2009". For those of you not from this area, different buildings in downtown Scranton host different events for New Years Eve. The evening starts at 6:00 pm and goes until midnight. There were tons of stuff and we had a blast. We enjoyed a puppet show, face painting, participated in Native American dancing, caught the end of an awesome magic show, attended storytime, played Guitar Hero and Dance Dance Revolution. There was so much more but before we knew it, it was almost midnight. There was a bandstand with a band counting us down to midnight. Once 12:00 struck there was a 15 minute firework show. It was an awesome way to ring in the new year and was great to spend it with family that we don't get to see that often.
Thursday we found ourselves taking a self guided tour of Scranton (as I try to persuade my cousin it is the best school on the east coast!) followed by a game of bowling. Then the best part...I had 2 babysitters and you can bet I took full advantage of them! For those of you I have given directions to my house before, you know the landmark "Starlight Lounge". Well back in November I called my father's bluff about going there. At 9:00 or so, he got out of his pajamas and off we went to the bar. I know the owner and they never stop talking about how good their wings are. So, we gave them a try...and they are good. My mother, Aunt Kris and Uncle Rich were also in attendance. Well, my Aunt Kris and father have told their sister, my Aunt Liz, about this place and it was my duty to provide the same opportunity to my Aunt Liz...so at 9:00...Tom, myself, Aunt Liz & Uncle Chuck headed to the bar. The owner was curious as to how much family I have!?!?!? After a round of beer and a few wings...we headed home.
We said our goodbyes Friday morning as Aunt Liz & Co. headed back to OK. We had a rather lazy Friday playing games and crafting all day in our jammies. We took down our Christmas tree & decorations this past Sunday and are getting back into the school routine.
That's all for now...
That's all for now...
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