yes, we are still alive

whoa. seriously, where has the time gone??? it seems like christmas was just here...but now valentine's day is just around the corner! in the midst of all the hustle and bustle, blogging was definitely set on the back burner. but we're back and running again (especially after this wonderful 3-day weekend). since i never, ever put christmas pictures up, here are a few to give you an idea of what went on this past christmas season.

.our tree on christmas morning.
.snapping a pic before opening gifts.
.danny got me deodorant (without anti-perspirant) which is incredibly hard to find.
.and i sent danny on a treasure hunt, so he was super confused when i gave him a piece of paper inside a huge box.

.the gift at the end of the treasure hunt.
.santa brought me a sweet nike running jacket.
.and he brought danny a beanie from gap.
.i got super spoiled and got a chi turbo straightener. LOVE it.

.the after-christmas mess.
.cute mariah found a stool just her size at grandma's...and a fancy scarf.
.me and my sis.
.sarah and i were matching, so we had to get a picture.

.the biggest shock of the day was finding out that my parents got a brand new flat screen tv, and the wii for christmas!! way to spoil the kids after i leave the house. after spending the day at our grandparents, we hung out at mom and dad's and played speed scrabble and LOTS of wii. we had a fabulous christmas break, and are so glad we live so close to friends and family.