Laura's Lies!: December 2010

Thursday, December 30, 2010

Kaylee's Christmas Program!

We had a great time going with Kaylee to her preschool Christmas Program. She is with her preschool teacher, Miss Brena in the center picture. She just loves her. As you can see she is quite shy. She was doing just fine until everyone in the audience started taking pictures and then her sweater came up in front of her face. Afterward, she posed for Grandpa in front of the Christmas tree. She really is hamming it up! It was really cute and there were lots of Grandparents there to watch the program. We feel blessed to have this opportunity to be with her. It was great fun!

Christmas 2010!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! We had a wonderful time with Derrick's family in Kennewick, Washington. We went to the mall and saw Santa. Actually, two Santas. One driving his motorcycle in the mall parking lot and then Kaylee saw the Santa in the mall. She talked to him and everything. She was alittle afraid of the one on the motorcycle. We went and saw the Disney movie, "Tangled" with the family. It was a fun and entertaining movie. Jeffrey and Kaylee were with us so it was really nice. We had a wonderful Nativity play put on by the whole family on Christmas Eve. Derrick was the narrator, Ethan was Joseph, Kaylee was Mary, Megan was an angel, Rachael was a sheep, Jennifer was a wiseman, and Jeffrey was the donkey that Mary rode in on. It was very sweet, Jesus was played by a baby doll. Santa brought a Guitar Band game for the Wii for the whole family. We all got into the action and played and sang. Except Grandpa, he preferred to be the photographer. We got there late Thursday night and left early Sunday morning. All in all it was a great holiday, just too short a visit, as usual. Derrick and Jennifer had just moved into their new house and we really appreciated them having us so soon after the move. The house looked great and will be a great place for them to raise their family. We are counting our blessing this season. We hope everyone is well and happy. Love to you all, Laura and Neal xoxoxo

Why do I call my blog "Laura's Lies"?

Beyond Odd!

Neal and I had this picture taken at the Oregon Acquarium. I love the caption, " Beyond Odd". This is how I feel at times.
I can remember when what people thought was really important to me. My mother-in-law, Bette, said that she was very conservative when she was younger, as well. She dressed conservative, was conservative, and worried about what others might think. But, as she got older she decided that she could wear bright red if she wanted, wear an aloha dress and feel great, and she could totally be herself. I loved her so much for sharing this with me. I didn't get it, but I loved her. Now, I get it. I wear matching shirts with Neal, which really bugs our kids, especially if it has Disney on it. I found that aloha shirts are fun. I am comfortable with who I have become and I am happy about it. Neal has made this transformation along with me, so, now we are together and a little "Beyond Odd!"