Thursday, December 31, 2015

Christmas and traditions

   This Christmas has been really fun. I felt like there was plenty of time and it was a joy to make and buy Christmas gifts. I don't know if I have ever felt that much peace. I think having all four kids in school for part of the day really helped.
  One of my favorite parts this year has been seeing how loving and kind the kids have been with each other. They all made thoughtful gifts for each other. Audrey and Kate did a daily gift exchange. And the gifts they all four purchased for each other were some of the biggest hits. Their kind, sweet, giving spirit made it a special time.
   Following EVERY Christmas tradition is another important aspect of our Christmas. Over the years, we have accumulated quite a few, especially on Christmas Eve. Almost our whole day is planned out :). It makes it tons of fun to remember past years, and it involves the kids all making sure we don't forget anything!
   Christmas Day was an amazing freshly snowed white Christmas. There were quite a few fun surprises, and lots of sweet moments. Later, grandma and grandpa stopped by, and we shared dinner with them. Later, we played new toys together.
We have enjoyed some time with the whole Iverson clan the last couple of days. Hanging out, breakfast, basketball, soccer, date night and sledding. It has been wonderful to be together.
  Looking forward to a wonderful new year! 2016 will bring some wonderful new opportunities.

Tuesday, December 1, 2015

Warm and Cozy Thanksgiving

 It was a beautiful Thanksgiving day!  Thanks so much to Julie and Jen's families for joining us!  I had a ton of fun with you guys, the food was amazing, and I have good memories.  Thanks so much!

Audrey and I teamed up in November to redecorate her room.  It has been a long time coming, because we realized how many things were going to have to be changed.  I needed a little more energy.  All of Audrey's furniture and accents were black, and she wanted to change to white.  Painting the walls grey was pretty straight forward, it was how to convert all the black to grey that had me worried.  A little elbow grease and creativity, we got the job done.  I think she really enjoys it!

Before, circa January 2012
After - November 2015 - all art work are originals by Audrey!
Grey walls, Navy Blue with a touch of accent Coral

Cozy and nice for a 14 year old girl growing up quickly!