The Christmas Picture Collage

Today I actually sent out our official "Christmas" digital card via email.  Anyone who follows my blog or is my friend on email had probably seen the letter and the family photo already.  I love putting the pictures into a collage. 

The Activity Day Girls Service Project

Today at church the activity day girls had a service project where they babysat their siblings for an hour and a half so that the mom's could get one last thing done! I was so excited because that gave me the time to go to Costco to pick up my photos and cards I had printed. Julianne called me as I was pulling into the parking lot and informed me that Owen had spilled water all over his clothes and wondered if I had left a change of clothing for him. "No" I replied. I hadn't thought of that. "How wet is he?" I asked. Julianne explained that he was soaked -- even his socks and cold. She said he was just running around wearing his diaper only. I sighed and told Julianne I would come back right away (as I didn't want my baby to be cold- and it is cold here). But just then Julianne called back and told me not to worry about it -- another mom had some extra clothes and he was dressed, warm and playing happily. So I finished my errands and headed back to the church. And this is what he was wearing. I hope someday (like at his wedding or something) he'll forgive me for taking this photo -- he was just so cute!

Another Kitchen update

With Trent home, we have been able to get the beadboard up and the stove much closer (although home depot is out of the 6 inch black drains which I am using for the burners).

More London Pictures from Trent

On Friday (his last day there) he did manage to do some sightseeing before heading to the airport and back home. 



gates near buckingham palace



the palace



the cabs



the busses



some arch



a museum



another museum

Trent in London

Trent left for London Monday evening (flying through a short night and arriving in time for Tuesday morning meetings!)

On Thursday night (the 15th)  He got to go to Handel's Messiah at the Royal Albert Hall.  Here is a quick video of the hall. 

Progress on the project

Here is where I am at today. There is still a lot to be done. Sink the sink, put on the bead board, the faucet, the knobs, the burners, the shelves, etc. . . but I like it!

Owen's lunch

Every morning I do my least favorite chore. Packing. Lunches. I pack everyone's lunch -- including Owen's so that if we are out and about I have his food all ready for him. He knows his lunchbox and if I even hint that we are leaving, he grabs his lunch and heads to the door.