Saturday, December 25, 2010

Christmas Time

Matt and I were really looking forward to Christmas this year. Ella; now four, is really the perfect age for understanding what Christmas is all about. Also, the magical side of Christmas was really real for her. She was so excited about Santa and talked about him almost daily. I think Wren was getting into things as well, because Ella was all about it. This year, Santa brought the girls princess dress-up clothes and movies to go along with the outfits. He also brought Ella a bike. On Christmas morning, the girls came down the stairs to see their presents and they were silent. In fact, silence was their only reaction. They both looked around at everything with no expression, not even a smile. Matt and I were trying to get some sort of reaction for the camera, but nothing. I think they were both stunned and didn't know what to think.

Usually I am a picture nut, but at Christmas time the video camera gets most of the action. So I don't really have any photos to share of the girls opening their presents. We did take a few pictures to send out in our cards though. Here is a glimpse of the Duvall family at the end of 2011




Saturday, December 11, 2010

Ugly Christmas Sweater Party

When my sister-in-law Ashley decided to have an ugly Christmas sweater party this year, I knew I had to go. So, Jennifer and I decided to make our own sweaters a few days before the party. And because I knew she too would look awesome, I suckered my other sister-in-law. Pam to come along with us. I couldn't leave anyone out of the great fun. So here we are, in all our glory.


Ashley, Myself, Pam, & Jennifer