Merry Christmas!

So - "the day" (aka Christmas) has come and gone. What a great weekend we had! Wednesday and Thursday Matt's sisters Emily (w/ her husband Keith) and Theresa came in (from California) for Christmas. We hung out Friday night and Saturday night with them and the rest of the Uhrig Clan. See some pics from Saturday's rowdy night! Note - Emily is a kiddie tickle magnet! Everyone (including Ben) joined in the tickle marathon!!!!!

Emily and Keith being "attacked" by Ben and his cousins Jack, Payton, and Timmy!


Timmy and Ben hangin'!

Sunday night we hung with Stacey's dad, step-mom, brother, sister-in law, and grandmother. We had a lot of fun just relaxing, eating, and opening gifts!

Ben and GG
Ben with Uncle Dave and Aunt Julia

Monday morning was nice and quiet. Just relaxed with Ben, opened gifts and made a yummy breakfast!

Santa WAS here!?!

Oh so excited! Presents from Santa!

We spend the remainder of the day visiting with Matt's family (his sisters were leaving that night) for some eats, presents, and wine before heading her Stacey's mom's house in the late afternoon for some more eats, more presents, and more wine!

Today (the day after “the day”) we just chilled! Really never got out of our PJs, took a long needed nap, watched a movie, relaxed and just enjoyed our new toys!
We don't know where the time went, but what they say is true - as soon as you have a child time just passes you by! We can't believe how fast the year went! It seems like yesterday that we had Ben's first Christmas and we are sure the next time we look up and take a breath our next Christmas will be here again! Looking forward to a great 2007!!!

Posted in: on Tuesday, December 26, 2006 at at Tuesday, December 26, 2006 0 comments

Back in Blog Land

Well, the holidays are upon us and we apologize for being "incognito". However, a lot has been going on!

Besides the everyday hectic life of a working family with a 2 year old, Stacey found out she has a damaged disc in her neck and is suffering a lot of pain down her arm from the nerve that is pinched. This has laid her up (literally in bed) for the better back of the past week or so. With a 2 year old - this is a CHALLENGE! When the doctor told her - bed rest for 10 days she just looked at him - are you kidding?

With a number of beautiful drugs to help her on her way, a chiropractor, and lots of rest - she is getting there....we are super thankful for the support of our babysitter Tara, Stacey's Mom, and everyone else who has pitched so she can "lay low".

But what about Ben? What's he been up to during all of this? He has been such a big help! He clearly has a high emotional intelligence as he has been very sympathetic during this time and has really be super good! In addition, we are thankful for the Polar Express movie!

Last year, Stacey's sister Becky gave this to Ben as a xmas gift (albeit he was a bit young for it). However, this year - given his love for trains and all large vehicles that move - The Polar Express has become like a second family member in our household. From the music to the story - Ben loves it in its entirety! Note: not big fans of the TV on for long periods of time - but what a god sent - given it allows Stacey to rest her neck!

Here are some of the top 5 things we have been hearing from Ben lately...

1. 6am - in bed..... "THIS is the POLAR EXPRESS"!!!
2. All aboard!
3. Mom - I want some "hot hot hot hot chocolate"!
4. The boy was on top of the train! It was very dangerous!
5. I love trains!

Oh - and 2 other things we thought we'd never hear...

1. I am NOT taking naps anymore!
2. I do NOT sleep in a crib anymore!

God help us! Is this the beginning of the end??? Luckily - he has done both...napped and in his crib. But he is finally starting to test the limit and trying to see if he can crawl out. Might be time for an upgrade!?!?

And lastly...Cutest thing ever...

Two nights ago, we are sitting on the couch. Ben comes up to us and says, "Its time for night night. I'm going up now. I love you mommy, I love you daddy, going to bed, I'll be right back".

We couldn't believe it! Our little boy is turning into a BOY! A big boy who makes his own decisions and very clearly! Needless to say he came back and wanted us to help him go to bed. It really was a sign that he is growing up (way too quickly).

Posted in: on Friday, December 15, 2006 at at Friday, December 15, 2006 0 comments

Tis the Season

How can one not LOVE the holidays when a kid is involved! In the past - we thought we enjoyed the holidays - but nothing compares to the excitement and magic of the holiday season with a child.....

Everything is so NEW and exciting to a 2 year old as the holidays. BRIGHT lights on trees, Santa at the stores, and of course the idea of MORE presents!

This past weekend we went to get our Christmas Tree. Last year when we did this, Ben was only 1 year old and didn't really "get it". Well, this year he does! Everything had to be BIG! Big tree Mommy! Big Lights Mommy! Big Big Big! This year "Grandpa and Lala" went to get the tree with us. It truly is adorable....


looking for the perfect tree!





 Waking up the next morning to see the lights on the tree! Note - Ted, and the pups are laying on their bellys to look at the tree....Ben thinks they like to watch it best this way....

Posted in: on Tuesday, December 05, 2006 at at Tuesday, December 05, 2006 1 comments

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