Christmas morning

We had a great Christmas this year! Our best Christmas present was having our house (which had been on the market since June) close on December 22. It was supposed to close on the 19th and we were never really told why (paperwork??) it didn't happen. So, I had to worry all weekend long if it was really going to happen or not. We were so relieved when it was all final - just three days before Christmas. That would have been enough for me, but the kids would have been a little disappointed on Christmas morning :).

Emma loves learning her ABCs and when ever you asked her what she wanted, she always said ABCs!

Josh got a trunk of Star Wars dress up clothes complete with light sabers!

David still loves turtles and was thrilled to get a turtle Webkinz

Rachel just wanted a pretty watch ("a NICE one Mom, nothing plastic or Hannah Montana")

Enjoy the rest of the pictures in this slideshow.

We had a great Christmas and I am looking forward to the year to come.

Christmas pajamas

Here are the kids in their traditional Christmas eve pajamas. Since they always know they get pajamas on Christmas eve, I added a surprise by getting them all slippers. I was a little stressed this year and didn't do any sewing, but the kids enjoyed them just the same!
Rachel really wanted a nightgown this year

Emma loved her flower pjs

I found the cute slippers first and was happy to find some matching pajama pants for the boys.


All four of them - ready for bed!

Merry Christmas

We hope that everyone has a wonderful Christmas!

Christmas concert

Josh's kindergarten class put on a really cute musical concert. I guess it was really a winter program. All the songs were about cold and snow and not about Christmas. I thought it was pretty funny because it's still pretty warm here - it will get up to about 65 in the afternoon. We are probably never going to have a snow day from school (something they sang about) or get even 7 inches of snow - let alone 7 feet! I guess it's all in the spirit of being politically correct.

Edible Snowflakes

The kids and I made a yummy recipe the other day from The Friend magazine. It was a fun activity and very tasty as well.

You take a tortilla, warm it up in the microwave to make it flexible, and fold it in half several times (like you are making a paper snowflake). Cut out shapes along the sides and unfold. Fry in a small amount of oil until lightly browned and crispy.


Sprinkle with powdered sugar and enjoy!


I promise he really is enjoying it! Josh was in a bad mood because he wore his pajamas to school on the wrong day. All the kids really enjoyed making and eating their snowflakes.

A Time to Give Thanks

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving this year at the with the Bloomfields. 5 of the 7 Bloomfield children were able to make it this year (with spouses and kids in tow!). It made for a large feast with 23 people. We all enjoyed good food, good company, and a chance to reflect on why we celebrate this holiday. We all have a lot to be thankful for.

Fun with Rock Band

While in New Mexico for we had a lot of fun playing with Amy & Brian's Rock Band game. David and Josh rocked out on the guitars (they also really liked the drums)

I love the intent, slightly bewildered look on Josh's face in this one.

Rachel loved using the microphone and Dad did great on the drums.




In the video you can see how much David got into playing the guitar.



We all got a chance to try the different instruments. It really is a fun game!