Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Playing With My Presents

This is what I got for Christmas:

Not too shabby, right? I just love my presents.
Christmas took a lot out of me this year. I feel like I've been wrung through. I'm exhausted and moody and emotional. And, Todd is hunting up north for a couple of days so I don't have much of a break. It is a good thing that we have had a few nice snow falls for the boys to go outside and play in and get their energy out. Oh how I LOVE my nice, big, fenced-in backyard!
When the boys come in all rosy and cold they gulp down their hot chocolate and we snuggle up on the couch.
And it gets me through.
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28 comments:

  1. OHmommyWed Dec 30, 09:09:00 AM

    And YAY for pretty Christmas dresses... shopping for sweet dresses for the girls gets me through long winter days too.

    Stay warm!

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  2. painted maypoleWed Dec 30, 09:48:00 AM

    that picture of you and grace is adorable. and with all three boys on the couch. awesome.

    my hubby will be gone for at least two weeks in January. while I'm getting ready to open a show. I'm trying not to think about it. denial is a good thing, right? ;)

    at least we'll both have adorable companions.

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  3. UnknownWed Dec 30, 09:57:00 AM

    Best pressies EVER! : ) Miss Grace looks a lot like you and you ladies are gorgeous. The boys are pretty cute too! Have a cup of cocoa for me...

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  4. BrittanyWed Dec 30, 10:26:00 AM

    You are one lucky woman!

    Your children are BEAUTIFUL!!! :)

    Happy New year sweetie!

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  5. BrittanyWed Dec 30, 10:36:00 AM

    Amazing presents! God has blessed you dearly!! :) Happy New Year, Kat!

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  6. HattieWed Dec 30, 11:16:00 AM

    Those kind of presents are the best. Love the pics so cute.

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  7. CassieWed Dec 30, 01:04:00 PM

    You have the cutest little family! The boys always look so sweet, and of course Grace is adorable!

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  8. LoukiaWed Dec 30, 01:17:00 PM

    Those are such lovely pictures!!! Beautiful family. What more could you ask for? All the best for 2010... Happy New Year!

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  9. tweetey30Wed Dec 30, 02:19:00 PM

    Happy New Kat and family.. Boy is she gorgeous in that dress... I love how she is growing into such a little lady...

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  10. AnonymousWed Dec 30, 04:26:00 PM

    I like the present with the big red bow!

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  11. RiahliWed Dec 30, 04:45:00 PM

    Such adorable pictures. I felt so blessed this Christmas too, with the full house and all. All that I need I already have.

    Some days are hard being a mom with so much to do, and everything else that can be added in. It's especially hard when our men are busy...makes for extra long days and no breaks, but it is so nice to slow down and just snuggle isn't it. I love the picture of you and your boys on the couch...

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  12. JanaWed Dec 30, 08:12:00 PM

    I think you totally scored on your gifts!! this time of year is rough for me this time too, I hope things start looking up for you soon!

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  13. TiffanyWed Dec 30, 08:46:00 PM

    They are definitely the best presents ever! They are so beautiful... Hang in there, hunker down at home and enjoy being together!

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  14. EmilyWed Dec 30, 08:57:00 PM

    Those are wonderful gifts! Hope you hang in there!

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  15. limeWed Dec 30, 11:35:00 PM

    i'm right there with ya and pretty glad the holiday is over. i'm glad you have some cuddle bugs to help get you through. that really is a gift. :)

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  16. Paul WynnThu Dec 31, 12:00:00 PM

    Even with Todd gone its still a full household with the kids... Happy New Years Kat!

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  17. imbeingheldhostageThu Dec 31, 02:02:00 PM

    How on earth did you set the self-timer and run over to that couch looking all calm and relaxed?

    Get some rest Kat (oh, that was funny, wasn't it?), this must've been an emotional roller coaster holiday for you. You're right though, you have some pretty gorgeous presents there.

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  18. KatThu Dec 31, 02:35:00 PM

    J- This photo was actually taken before Todd left for hunting. We snuggle like this on the couch all the time. Today the boys were actually rubbing my feet too! Yahoo! ;)

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  19. DaniThu Dec 31, 03:05:00 PM

    AWE!!!! I have no idea how you do four kids... And your husband still hunts? WOW! You go girl!

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  20. KristenThu Dec 31, 04:42:00 PM

    How cute!!!

    And look how big Ben is getting!! My goodness your kids are just plain adorable! :)

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  21. Putting the FUN in DysFUNctionalFri Jan 01, 12:45:00 AM

    Cutest Christmas presents ever!!

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  22. dawn klingeFri Jan 01, 04:04:00 PM

    Those are some pretty adorable Christmas presents. :)

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  23. prashantSat Jan 02, 11:57:00 AM

    Miss Grace looks a lot like you and you ladies are gorgeous.

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  24. Krystyn @ Really, Are You Serious?Sat Jan 02, 08:48:00 PM

    Who wouldn't want to play with those presents? Those are the best!

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  25. AnonymousSun Jan 03, 12:00:00 PM

    They are so yummy, but don't forget to take a little time for yourself! :)

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  26. LisaMon Jan 04, 03:53:00 PM

    i hear you on the rung out. for real - i'm ran over!

    but please tell me...how much fun did you have buying a christmas dress this year??? :)

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  27. LindsayTue Jan 05, 05:30:00 PM

    You certainly have a beautiful family! And Grace is adorable, naturally. It seems she's hair-challenged much like mine though, huh? Oh well. Good thing their cuteness makes up for it! :-)

    Happy New Year!

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  28. LaskiWed Jan 06, 09:05:00 PM

    Why do these pictures make me choke up? Baby A has a similar dress. Did you see is on Facebook? Grace is lovely . . . and those boys . . . handsome.

    It would get me through . . . too.

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