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Sunday, December 28, 2008

10 Things about Eric


I saw this on my sister-in-law Megan's blog and thought I'd do it also. The game is to list 10 things about your significant other. Tag, you are it!
1. Eric is a GREAT Dad. He really plays with the kids and has always spent quality time with each of them. He is great at making up games to play and wrestling with them. I cannot count the amount of times I have heard "more Dad" come from their mouths.
2. He helps strangers. If he sees someone on the side of the road who needs help, he stops. A rare quality.
3. He can fix anything. He is a garage man.
4. He is outstanding at explaining things and teaching people new concepts.
5. He loves a good fire (campfire style).
6. He has his own sense of style. He doesn't much care what he wears, but he loves hoodies and t-shirts and does not like sweaters.
7. ABSOLUTELY LOVES movies. I think you could call him a movie junkie.
8. Likes all trucks, atv's dune buggies, etc. Loves watching the on tv, riding on them or just looking at them in magazines.
9. Once made me homemade fish sticks. He used honey bunches of oats cereal as the breading. I'll let you imagination take you where you want on that one.
10. Loves to get dirty. Digging in the dirt, looking for a puddle to drive through and crabbing are a few of his favorite past times.
I would be lost without him...

Saturday, December 27, 2008

Girls day out

Chloe and I had some very much needed girls time today. We started off the day by going shopping at Washington Square - now that was fun! Then we hit the salon in the afternoon and both ended up with a new hairstyle.

Chloe decided to go a little longer than shoulder length, with some layers. Her hair ended up adorable and she loves it!
I decided to go quite a bit shorter and a little blonder. I'm liking my new hair cut as well, but my poor neck is a little chilly. Good thing I got a scarf for Christmas!

Friday, December 26, 2008

Christmas 2008 wrap up

Christmas 2008 started for us on Tuesday December 23rd. Aunt Krista arrived at our house, after a snow storm claimed 5 hours of her day. It took her 5 hours to make it 50 miles. We were so glad to see her when she arrived :) Her birthday was on December 13th, and due to this strange weather we'd been having, we hadn't been able to see her until then. We celebrated the night with a Mexican Fiesta, cherry chip cupcakes and presents.

Aunt Krista and Chloe are like 2 peas in a pod and ALWAYS enjoy each others company.
You can see how happy they are here!

Wednesday was Christmas Eve. Eric's family joined us for our Traditional dinner and present exchange. Our friend Steve was also able to join us, as he does every year. We had a fabulous evening. Everyone was able to make it, even with the snow and ice - what troopers! Below is a picture of our tree before the present madness began!

For our evening entertainment, Chloe payed us Jingle Bells on her violin & Tyler sang us some Christmas songs. Once I figure out the video feed, I will post the video.


The joke of the evening was that almost everyones presents were wrapped in Aeropostale boxes. Hey, they were giving them away, and I couldn't refuse!
Grandma Celeste and Tyler looking at his new easel.


Chloe was super excited to get a book she had been waiting for. It actually wasn't suppose to be released until 12.26. You have to love Amazon, somehow, it was on the doorstep on 12.24. Yahoo!

Tyler is with Grandma Celeste reading "Bad Dog Marley." One of his favorite books. Notice how calm he is :)


A picture with my sister-in-laws. Left to right: Krista, Megan and me!

Megan opening a present.
The extended Gallinger family gathered for a picture, minus Uncle Jeff who was working that evening. Sorry you couldn't be with us, maybe next year! (And yes, those are HUGE stockings on our wall).


A picture just before bed on Christmas Eve with the adult troops who stayed the night!


Then, Christmas morning hit - Tyler was BEYOND excited!


Tyler and his new Mac Truck


Opening presents was so much fun. It was really great to see how excited Tyler was about Christmas!


Aunt Krista opening a gift

After opening presents galore at our house, we had a big brunch - yum! Aunt Krista and our Friend Steve left, and then we took off for my parents house. We had a yummy dinner there and enjoyed spending time with my family. Due to the crazy weather, my brother Matt and his family were unable to join us - we are planning a make-up Christmas this Sunday, and we are looking forward to that. My brother called my to wish me a Merry Christmas, and told me that he and his wife are expecting a new baby (#2) in July, horray! There is nothing better than a baby, and that was the best Christmas gift this year!

A picture of Mr. Tyler at Grandma and Grandpa Young's house.


Tyler and Grandma Carol relaxing after the festivities were over.
We had an awesome few days celebrating with family and friends. A big thank you to everyone who made the season such a magical time. Only 364 more days to go!

228 Weeks

The Abonomial snow Tyler...

Thursday, December 25, 2008

12.25.08

Merry Christmas to all, and to all, a good night...


Friday, December 19, 2008

Bring it on

Some nature pic's that Eric took at our house this morning...




I'll Try

I saw this on my sister in law Megan's blog and thought I'd give it a try. Something fun to do this morning :)

These are a list of question that you must answer w/ one word answers.It's harder than it sounds, trust me!

1. Where is your cell phone? Pocket
2. Where is your significant other? Kitchen
3. Your hair color? Multi
4. Your mother? Integrity
5. Your Father? Strength
6. Your favorite thing? Family
7. Your dream last night? Christmas
8. Your dream/goal? Wellness
9. The room you're in? Kitchen
10. Your hobby? Cooking
11. Your fear? Suffocating
12. Where do you want to be in 6 years? Content
13. Where were you last night? Home
14. What you're not? Lazy
15. One of your wish list items? Hawaii
16. Where you grew up? Oregon
17. The last thing you did? Showered
18. What are you wearing? Clothes
19. Your TV? Off
20. Your pet? Mouthy
21. Your computer? Lifeline
22. Your mood? Blah
23. Missing someone? Nope
24. Your car? Frozen
25. Something your not wearing? Shoes
26. Favorite store? Target
27. Your summer? Warm
28. Love someone? Yes
29. Your favorite color? Pink
30. Last time you laughed? Yesterday
31. Last time you cried? Friday