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Short, but Sweet

I was hoping for another massive snowstorm like last year, but, what we got on the 29th was pretty good. I was heading to the theater to buy our Avatar tickets when it started snowing. It was a big shock because it was not at all predicted. Everyone started slowing down to a crawl right away. It was pretty ridiculous. It did build up to a point where we did need to drive slowly, but that took a couple hours. It took me twice as long to get back from Tualatin because of the scaredy-cats. By the time I got home the snow was up to 6 inches (in just 3 hours). While I was out, the boys had fun building a snowman in the back yard and Ephant built a fort for a snowball fight with her friends.

I was worried it wouldn't last so we went sledding right away that night. It did start melting the next day and was completely gone in a few days. It was nice while it lasted.

Nothing to See Here Folks

I took one picture on Christmas. This pretty much encapsulates it all.

Fefe couldn't have been more excited to open presents. Each one was accompanied by high pitched squealing and excitement. If I get up the energy I might put up some video of it later. It didn't take long for the kiddos to open all their presents. It was definitely a remote control car Christmas. Loofa has been dying to have his own huge one forever, but he was surprisingly sedate about receiving it. I was excited to give J a napping quilt that I had made for him. I'd been working on it in front of him for a while, but he didn't know it was for him. Most of Fefe's presents were related to some Nick Jr show or other. Brother B got a skateboard and J is pretty jealous of how nice it is. Ephant wanted an Ipod so she got my old one since I have my Iphone now.

We attempted to see Avatar at the IMAX Christmas night, but it was sold out through the weekend. We were finally able to see it a week later and it was so worth it. James Cameron has redeemed himself after Titanic. It boggles my mind that movie made so much money.

Glen really liked the water I would pour for the tree every day. Maybe I should add some pine fresh scent to his water.

Birthdays Only Come Once a Year

Loofa had a fabulous birthday 3 days before Christmas. It is hard to believe he is finally 5. He couldn't have been more excited for his birthday. For about 4 months he had been asking how much longer till his birthday. His big present was a spark scooter. It only took a few days for him to wear out the sparks. The weather has been terrible so he hasn't had much time to use it, but I guarantee it will get plenty of use this summer.

Loofa picked out Monkey Bread for his treat because he wanted to make Brother B happy. What a sweet boy.

Here come the germs!

Christmas Star

Loofa had his first performance for preschool right before Christmas. It is always fun to see how your children will do in front of a big crowd. The poor kid's eczema was acting up so he spent half the time scratching his sides. He actually sang half the time though, progress from Brother B.

Will It Never End?

My fingers are crossed that my computer will stay fixed for awhile now. I was finally able to put it all together again last night. While I was waiting for my motherboard to come back I dropped my cpu on the desk. It looked fine, but apparently looks were deceiving. I ended up ordering a new cpu and motherboard after I got my old motherboard back. I don't know how much longer I could have handled life without my desktop :)

So without further delay, it is time to catch up!

2010 New Years Resolutions

J - Achieve rock hard abs

Me - Have super expensive knee surgery with a lengthy recovery

Ephant - Help mom prepare a lot of meals

Brother B - To finish Zelda

Loofa - Eat 2000 gumballs

Fefe - Be the only Morgan child to still eat fruit after the age of 3

Once Again

My computer is dead, at least temporarily. I most likely need a new motherboard. I have posts to put up about Loofa's birthday and Christmas, but they'll have to wait till then.

Until then....

Did you ever?

I was just thinking today as I was eating my Mac and Cheese about all the times I've eaten something common like this and it tasted so GOOD.

When I was about 5 I had some kraft mac and cheese at a friends house (Tischlers in MI) and it was so delicious. Every now and then I wish I could replicate that.

When I was 14 I went on a Wilderness Trek for our stake youth program. After a week of hiking and subpar/insufficient food, they had chili dogs and oreos waiting for us at the end. Chili dogs had never tasted so good. They still hold a special place in my heart because of that.

One month after getting married, I caught mono (go figure). J had already had it several years before so he was nice and immune. It went around the Women's department at the BYU bookstore like crazy (I loved that place!). About 2 weeks later I finally started getting my appetite back. We were in Park City for my grandparent's 50th anniversary. My dad took us to a buffet that evening that had prime rib. I had never tried prime rib before. I had heard it was good, but not that good!

I wish food always tasted as good as it did in these situations. One key component is how hungry I was. Maybe I should try starving myself more often. I'd love to hear about your favorite "common" food times.

Best Friends

Aren't they cute? I meant to get a picture of them yesterday when they were both wearing the same shirt. I can't believe I forgot. This one will have to do.