Just a tad slow starting my new year

Well, all the excitement, fun and festivities of the holidays put me fully out of commission until this week. So, I'll start with a few Christmas pictures. We had a wonderful Christmas with my family: my Mom, Bryson, and Kirk and Kaija were able to arrive prior to our major snowstorm, thank goodness. Sadly, Dusty, Rachel and our gorgeous new niece Ellie didn't make it because of the snowstorm.


Bryson and Eli chillin in the recliner.


Kya convinced Grandma that she needed to have her hair done. Poor Grandma fell asleep, and when she woke up - wala! a new do!!


Uncle Kirk performing the ritualistic tickle torture on Eli. Eli loves to scream "no" "stop" while being tortured and then when he is set free, jumps right back in for more.


Eli was actually trying to hide from the camera on this one, but I got him! Ha, ha


Aunt Kaija was also a willing participant in having her hair done up by Kya.