I trust everyone had a wonderful and happy holiday season. We did! Jaime had a lot of time off so we spent it lazing around with the girls and just enjoying each other's company. Christmas was wonderful! We had a little party on Christmas eve. A few friends and neighbors came over to celebrate with us. Then Christmas morning it was all about the girls. They were up at 7:45... not as early as I thought they'd be... and the caos began. lol They were very excited about the Wii and Rockband that Santa brought them and equally as excited about their iPods that we got them. My parents got them some of the Barbie movies they wanted and the matching dolls which they also adore. Add that to all the different Wii games, CDs and books they received and they were all set! Jaime made our traditional Christmas breakfast, crépes... and the rest of the day was spent loading music into iTunes and playing the Wii. Such fun!
And as an added bonus... a video of Regan playing Rock Band...
Such fun!
New Year's Eve was a blast too. Pretty low-key... we spent the evening with our friends/neighbors across the hall. At about 11:30 we went outside to play with sparklers and a few fireworks, but mostly to watch the fireworks throughout the city. HOLY COW do the Germans go all out on NYE! It was like a war zone... explosions and lights as far as the eye could see... 360 degrees around... the entire city looked like it was exploding. They do it every year, and every year I'm in awe. lol It was a lot of fun... but it was COLD!
Now, in the spirit of the new year, and new beginnings, I've decided on my resolution. I hate making resolutions because it always feels forced and I never stick with them. However, this year, I've decided to making ONE single resolution that will encompass my entire life. That resolution is...
Self Discipline
Good one right? With better self discipline I should be able to keep up on my housework, weight loss, guiding my children, blogging, finances, etc. See, it covers everything. SO, that's what I'm going to work on this year.
We woke up to snow this morning. Not a lot, just enough to make everything white... but it's still snowing. The girls were excited which made their 1st day back to school a bit easier. lol Let's just hope I don't slip and fall again. GAH!
And with that, I'm going to sign off for now. I hope everyone has a wonderful week!
The pictures are beautiful Laura. My girls are growing so fast. You and Jaime look so cute huddled in the one photo. I am glad you had a good time during the holidays. Those photos you took NYE were FANTASTIC! My word you got the heart shape in that one. Super fantastic pictures kid. Keep sharing the photos okay.
Posted by: Nonnie | 06 January 2009 at 06:54 PM
Sounds like the holiday were a lot of fun. Love your resolution! Mine is - Make the effort!
Posted by: Stacey | 05 January 2009 at 09:50 PM
Sounds like such a great holiday!
WONDERFUL sparkler shots!!
Posted by: Lucrecia | 05 January 2009 at 07:47 PM
Happy 2009 to you, Jaime, and the girls! We miss you guys!!
Posted by: Jenny F | 05 January 2009 at 06:49 PM
What a good resolution! I love the way you worded it.
I also think that photo of your hubby with the heart shaped sparkler design is just too cool!
Posted by: Tracy | 05 January 2009 at 04:36 PM
Great resolution, Laura! Looks like you guys really know how to party it up, especially with Rock Band- how fun! I'm a Guitar Hero girl, myself. :) Have a great week!
Posted by: Teresa Victor | 05 January 2009 at 04:15 PM
Sounds (and looks) like your holidays were lots of fun!
Good luck with your self-discipline. You're right, it's an all-encompassing resolution, so you can do as much or as little with it as you want and still be "successful." :)
Posted by: kresta | 05 January 2009 at 03:49 PM