This is Chloe at her preschool program....good thing I pulled her hair back this day...or not too sure how the hair accessory would have looked :) oh and she did EVER action and word...this is her thing....and the more you looked at her, the bigger she performed! so funny!

yes, we are alive over here...just trying to savor the holidays w/the kids and stay off the computer.....the kids are so so so excited for Christmas...and it is so much fun for Juice and I to watch....this year has been different than others, but better. I haven't been able to get many shifts at the hospital in the last few months....amazing how hospitals even are hit w/the struggling economy.....so money has been tight, as is in many households....however, we are grateful to have jobs, a home, our health etc.....we have cut down our expenses immensely and are doing fine....I think it is a good wake up call to watch what you are spending your precious money on, and tighten up. It's also a very good lesson for the kids........Juice and I really have grown closer through this, and for some reason are enjoying the holidays more than we ever have.....I have put lots of thought into every Christmas gift I am giving, and planned out every penny.....my kids have enjoyed saving some of their money to buy each other gifts, and had a great time wrapping everything all by themselves!!

So anyway, life is good....I hear almost everyday of neighbors/co workers etc. that are struggling, husband's losing their jobs etc...and know that times are hard for lots....I hope we are all able to pull through this crazy time, and remember what's most important in life......

I will post some cute pictures soon when I find my camera cord :) I can't wait for Christmas Eve....have always loved the excitement that goes through the kids on Christmas Eve...I remember it so well as a child......I almost like it more than Christmas Day..because that day just flies by so quickly!!

Ok, off to bed.....big day tomorrow....probably a little sledding, baking, and hanging out with Juice and the kids.....it doesn't get better than this!

Merry Christmas....and take a deep breath and enjoy!!