Winter Break 2011

876 games of candy land + 2 wicked bad temper tantrums + many many fires in the fire place + a trip to see the lights at Lewis Ginter + a visit from Santa + many days spent in pjs + multiple get togethers with friends + several games of basketball with dad + a couple of time outs + episodes of sesame street and a dolphin documentary + one awesome trip to Maymont with the Lions + numerous wonderful meals + a rockin New Years Eve celebrating the rockin Amy Howard + a beautiful brunch celebrating sweet sweet Lisette = 1 FANTASIC winter break.

Winter break draws to a close and I head back to work tomorrow as the kids get one more "home day" with dad. We had a wonderful break - time did that wonderful thing where it slows down and really lets you appreciate all the moments. There were several times over the past two weeks where I would look at one or both of the kids and I was filled with that feeling where you suddenly realize how much you love your kids... you know that feeling that is always there but sometimes gets shadowed by other stuff like work deadlines, laundry, temper tantrums, broken toys.. that feeling of love that is truly overwhelming... where you just feel so grateful that these little rugrats are yours. That wonderful scary love.

We head into 2012 feeling rejuvenated and reconnected and looking forward to capturing more moments on this blog. Wishing everyone peace, joy, and love for the upcoming year!

~klv

Above mentioned dolphin doc

Em and Jack heading to see the Bears!

Lisette and Max along for the ride.

Climbing the rocks at Maymont.

You might not be able to tell but Lisette
is laying her head on my foot
which is something she frequently
does when she wants to show love
or when she gets tired of holding
her head up... melts my heart...
everytime...