Holiday Recovery

We had a wonderful Christmas and New Years. I don't think we could have packed in one more thing!? This weekend was filled with some much needed R&R before we head back to work. I came home from some errand running to find Darin and Lucy sound asleep---it was so cute I had to run get the camera (Darin was thrilled:-)

New Year's Eve

We had a wonderful New Year's Eve getaway in northern Michigan. The weekend included a sleigh ride to see elk, then an 11 course dinner in a beautiful log cabin. The weekend also included a cross country ski endeavor with Amber (her first time). Here are Amber and I, ready to hit the trails.

Then it was time to get ready for the big sleigh ride. It was scenic and chilly (and just a little stinky:-)

Here's a picture of one of the sleighs. The draft horses really got a workout!

We finally arrived at the log cabin where our 11 course dinner would be served. It was so festive....and warm.

Here's the first course ready to be served. We had to pace ourselves--a new plate of food every 30 minutes--whew--my stomach hurts just thinking about it!

Darin and I in front of the fieldstone fireplace. Happy New Year everyone!

Merry Christmas

We celebrated an early Bolthouse Christmas on Saturday. Terry and Linda spoiled us and the baby with gifts. Here are the first baby clothes we'ver received--we'll be all ready to cheer on the Tigers in '09!! Thanks Terry & Linda--we love you!

It's a BOY!

Darin and I had the big 20 week ultrasound last Thursday. We were both pretty quiet and nervous going into the appointment. With each healthy check (heart, brain, spine, face) we breathed a little easier.

We found out that not only is our baby healthy, but a BOY! Here's a profile picture, along with the decisive "boy" picture:-) We are so blessed and excited! The next 5 months can't pass quickly enough!?

K&K's B-day Celebration

We had a fabulous girls day on Sunday, celebrating Kate & Kim's birthdays in Chelsea. A yummy brunch at The Common Grill followed by a play at the Purple Rose Theater was the perfect getaway from all of the stresses of life right now. Happy Birthday Kate & Kim--we love you both:-)

Thanksgiving

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving feast at Grandma Gronda's house. Linda cooked, Grace baked a pumpkin pie, and I made a chocolate cake. Here's our pre-feast picture.

No Gronda get-together would be complete without a few games of Euchre. Here's the game in progress.

Redecorating

It's been a busy fall in the Bolthouse House! We've been preparing the nursery, which meant first of all combining the office and guest room.

Here's the "Work In Progress" nursery. The walls have been painted. Dresser, shelf and rocking chair (black w/ white polkadots) are in place. Now we just need a crib and some curtains:-)

Here's the finished office/guest room. It's a relief to have one of the two rooms complete. (Darin's campaigning for a flat screen tv in place of the mirror!).