Christmas 2010

Here is our latest attempt at a family picture....and we leave the auto focus off. Man are we good or what?? Merry and blurry Christmas from the Thomas family. We had a great holiday - surrounded by family, good food and lots of laughs. Dad was on call for his practice this year, but was able to be around for all the key times. No emergencies - yay!!!

So, like many families, I grew up with a Christmas tradition of new PJs every year. They did not always match, but Nana got the kiddos these cute matching pajamas. The other tradition was my Dad making us wait at the top of the stairs briefly before going down to see what Santa left us. I have decided to torture my kids with this as well. Here you see the tolerant before, and happy after!

Letters From Santa

The mailman brought a couple of very special letters from the North Pole today. Santa took time out of his busy schedule to write to Ian and Natalie. He wanted to let them both know they were on the good list and that the elves were working hard on a fun Christmas. (ha ha) Both of the kids were very excited to read every detail in the letter! Thanks to Aunt Caba for 'arranging' the letters :o)

First Snow

We got our first snow in Louisville. It was a couple of inches or so...just enough to bundle up for. Ian was out in it a bit longer playing with the guys on the street. Natalie, well, it took longer to get her dressed than the time she actually stayed out in it. Somehow, Mom didn't mind the short play time outdoors. It was cold. Hot chocolate all around!!