Snow in Marysville

I love snow...Probably one of my favorite things about the winter. We were promised a HUGE storm and as Washington weather-people usually get it wrong, we weren't expecting anything. Luckily, we did get a couple of inches that stuck to the ground!!

Life at home has been great. It is fun to all be back together and I think Sarah is loving having Peter and me at home. Two days ago, Brian and I got to babysit my second cousin Mikayla while her parents went out for a date. The Doupe's just welcomed in a new baby girl Isabella last week! Speaking of babies, my little Genevieve Lilly turns THREE today and we celebrated her birth on Saturday with all of her family.

Coming home has been such a blessing and I can't wait for my AUNT to get here to make it really feel like Christmas.

Oh and as a treat for Brian and I, my dad paid for us to go to Arnies' last night, right on the Mulkiteo waterfront, but only if we had Daniel as our server. Neither of us had been there and it was a real treat to see Daniel in his element. His tables loved him and even one old lady I believe was hitting on him.

I hope to give you more Holiday updates!! Many blessing. =]

Thanksgiving!

As Alyssa would say...the Malibu of the Northwest....Marysville is still kicking. I arrived very excited to see everyone late Tuesday night! My parents, Brian, Peter, and Sarah all picked me up. We dropped Peter back off at his dorm and drove back to the good ol' M-ville. I had a great time hanging out with friends and family. Some of the highlights were....

1. Seeing my girls. Sophia is now FIVE and is a little adult. She tells me she loves me everytime I see her which is a real treat for me. Genevieve is almost THREE and just a chatter box and a cuddler. Every time I kiss her she says, "Oh shucks." Adorable.
2. Thanksgiving dinner was great too. My Clark G-rents came up and it was great spending time with them. We also had the Lillys over as well as my mom's cousin and baby girl.
   
3. Family pictures is always a good time, considering anytime all six of us are together it is filled with laughter.
4. The annual Turkey bowl was a success right up until Sarah's friend broke his collar bone.
   
5. Spending time with Brian and his family was also a treat.
6. Just before I left I got to fit in one last visit with the other grandparents so it was a wonderful surprise to hang out with them too.
   

I hope all of you had a wonderful Thanksgiving! This week and next are filled with studying and finals so I hope you are praying for me!! Love!