It has been quite a while to say the least since I have logged on and put any time into our blog! As it goes for most households, November and December can be busy months with all the hustle and bustle of the holidays. I, unfortunately, am one of those crazy nuts who leaves ALL of the shopping until the last possible minute, sends out a spattering of Christmas Cards AFTER the holiday, and decorates burnt cookies until midnight! I certainly made an effort this year though to stop and have fun with Madelyn. Seeing excitement through a childs' eye certainly helps slow down life and make you enjoy the small things. We had plenty of time singing and dancing to wonderfully cheesy Christmas music, walking through the snow, pointing out all the pretty "ights", and talking about Jesus and the real reason for the season. The Biederman house had a wonderful Christmas season! And we hope you and your family did as well!
Now that it is January and a New Year has begun, I have a long list of lofty ideals for myself in the coming months...you know to do better and be better :) No really, I do have more specific goals than that...but among some of the more lighthearted ones is a goal to be more consistent about this blog!! We'll see how it goes...
Now, not the bore you with any more talk...here are some snapshots from the past couple of months...
Early in November Kurt and I were fortunate enough to go on our first "kid-less" vacation to Vail, CO. Thanks so much to my dad and Cheri for their generosity with our accommodations, and also to Kurt's mom and dad for coming down and staying with Madelyn!!
It was a great trip :)
We were thrilled to be able to spend this trip with our closest friends and Kurt's cousin, Trevor and Lindsey (their first "kid-less" trip too!!)
We love you guys!
Thanksgiving was spent in Alaska with Kurt's family. We had lots of quality time with everyone!! We are very thankful for both of our families and of course our pride and joy, Maddie!!
Jasmine and Sierra are getting so big! (5 and 3!!)
So happy for the newly engaged couple Kevin and Colleen!!
Can't wait for their February wedding!!
A Christmas celebration with good friends in Seattle.
Dinner and Handel's Messiah...so sophisticated ;)
An unusually snowy December allowed us to play in the snow with Madelyn for the first time!
I don't she was too thrilled with it...
Enough with the snow!
We were lucky to get out of Seattle on time and down to Florida to be with my family for our very first warm and sunny Christmas!
Cute Christmas outfit.
Good thing the air conditioning was turned up, otherwise, tights and a corduroy jumper might have seemed out of place...
Just hangin' with her buddy, Charlotte!
Family shot!
My brother's family!
Failed attempt at a cousin shot...
Dad being goofy :)
A throw back to one of my favorite Christmas shots last year...
A baby in a box!
Our sweet little girl.
May many blessings abound in your life this year!
Happy New Year from our family to yours!!
