Christmas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Here are just a few of my favorite photos from Christmas....Brendan and daddy rocking out to Rock Band,, Sam excited for her moon sand....Grandma and Mimi with their shirts, and Brendan with his new phone....Della just excited! More to come later, just thought I'd show a few off!

Another snowy day in Braintree..........

Today we had a storm after the storm and the kids were loving it......i cannot even explain watching how funny they were, just tackling each other and having a great time. Of course, the only thing missing was Jolie standing on top of the big ole white mountain barking at everyone she could see....so we took care of that too. Have fun watching!

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ok, it's been snowing out for a few days straight now and we've gotten much more than the anticipated 15" snow fall- however, besides playing in the snow and building forts, the kids decided to warm up after a while so Delaney put on a dancing show for us! It is hilarious and there are quite a few, but this one is my absolute favorite!

Natalie's 1st fun experience in the snow

In 2006, Natalie was only 4 months old and couldn't get to enjoy the snow. Last year she wanted nothing to do with it and kept shutting the door. We didn't expect too much from her this year to be honest, especially when she wacked the snow when I opened the door and said "no- too cold"- somewhere along the line she got the urge to try it anyway..........and fell in love! She kept Brian outside for about an hour, until her face was so raw red she couldn't take it anymore. So here she is, her first snow debut...........enjoy!

A message from mom

Mom looked better on day #2. Day 3 brought another reaction and she was up at night scratchng again and she felt miserable. she wanted me to videotape the jingle bells socks I brought in to her tonight and she wanted to say hello to everyone. Of course, today was supposed to be release day, but i dont think she's coming home. She has some stomach bug and is feeling miserable. Wish her luck & please keep her in your thoughts. She needs some healthy vibes

here is mom hanging out in her hospital attire while waiting this rash out.....she got admitted to the hospital and has been there for 3 days now, getting IV steroids to calm down the reaction. So now she is hoping to be released today, but the dr.'s are truly baffled as to what is causing it. She was a potential "go home" for today, but of course she starting "going and throwing" in the middle of the night and now they don't know what is going on....my poor mama. Here are a few photos from day 2 when Delaney and I visited and brought her sugar free chocolate and sweets. Then Della and mom shared "burn injury" stories and showed off their burn marks.

Hugs for Grandma from all of us. We love you and hope you get better soon!

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snooooooooooooooow

Ahhh the first "taste" of snow......got to love it. The kids had so much fun, and even though it was only a "dusting" they were so excited. I love the excitement this time of year.....it makes me smile :)

Is she my kid or what????

I went to go into my bedroom on my cleaning spree and left Natalie watching dora in the living room. Well, she must have changed the channel because when I came back in the room she was dancing and giggling and staring.............I turn the corner to see what is making her so quiet and happy and here she is watching "Ellen" intently staring at the Chippendales dancers! LOL.