More Christmas

We got some great gifts, M- got a flashlight and calendar, I got a sweater, and we got some nice gifts (neck tie, game, and ladybug grocery bag organizer- hazah!) from my brother and his family. We all had a great time, eating and laughing; and I was especially glad our Indian cousins could make to the party too.

M-'s side of the family spoiled us equally well. M- got this fancy t-shirt (it makes me laugh when I see it). We also got a book, little ladybug (where do they find this stuff) I-bop player, nice serving dish,a clock, and tons of goodies. M-'s brother had our name this year and we totally scored with the awesome movie, cookbook (dutch oven for M), and a gift card to one of my favorite places!

What's the deal with this picture you're asking?

We went to M-'s parents on Christmas day and this was one of the first things I saw. It made me laugh hard. Seeing a 20 gauge on the chair next to the scriptures was one of the last things I thought I would see at the in-laws.

Christmas time

Once again we had an excellent Christmas! It started on Christmas Eve and the fun just kept coming.

M- enjoyed going on the annual Christmas Eve hike/shoot with my brothers and nephews.

I hung out with the girls building a new doll house and decorating cookies for Santa.

Dishwasher

Dishwasher, dishwasher, wash me a dish.

(sung to the tune of Matchmaker from "Fiddler on the Roof")

So our dishwasher had issues. It leaked, and stank, and the bottom was full of "dishwasher cheese", so we decided it was time to get a new one. So we hit some after Thanksgiving sales and got this beauty.

I already love it and haven't done any dishes in it yet. We paid the extra to have someone install it. Totally worth it! Plus, like all things in old houses, you find interesting things underneath the old one. Like how the electrical wires had all melted together and there were three different kinds of pipe used to connect your water supply. I was so glad we paid the extra. What a mess.

I'm excited!