Sunday, January 4, 2009

Celebrations

We've enjoyed some wonderful celebrations the last 6 weeks.

We drove to Portland for Thanksgiving and to celebrate Gabriella Wood's baptism. I, actually, wasn't part of the "we" and flew up Thanksgiving morning after some late night work. The kids had the whole week off so we took advantage. 2008, among other things, will be the year that the Severson family finally learned to take travel in stride. Sure, a few "are we there yet's" and minor scuffles in cars and airplane this year, but as a whole we move pretty effectively. Big breakthrough.


While in Portland, we visited my grandparents and the kids all took turns riding on Great-Grandpa's tractor. Blake was super thrilled to have even taken the wheel.



"Mary" Megan

We've enjoyed a magical Christmas season. I was fortunate to have a very favorable work schedule and, for the first time ever, was able to make every Holiday gathering as well as Christmas eve and morning. The kids love their new Wii and do a great job of playing it all together but, I think, they also appreciated Christmas for Christ and time spent with family more than ever.


On the 28th, Blake celebrated his 10th birthday. It's hard to believe it's been 10 years since Pam and I gathered up our things for a trip to the hospital. Most of a day later, Blake arrived and has been a source of joy since.

4 comments:

Aimee said...

Merry Christmas! Sorry we didn't see you for the holidays, but we're looking forward to next week!

Roberta said...

I was excited to get your christmas card...I can now keep up with the latest! How fun!

Laura said...

Wish I could have been there to join in the Christmas festivities.

Byron said...

Hard to believe that was 10 years ago. You were the first of so many of us to have their first. It was so exciting for all of us for Blake to arrive. Happy belated to the old geezer!