Countdown

Some of us seem to enjoy the snow...

... while others have started vacation countdowns.
9 days until SSI, and 46 days until Maui!! Aloha!

Gangsta in the Making

As evidenced by Mike's Holiday highlights post, we got to spend a lot of time with Ethan over the holidays. He really is a gangsta in the making. He is so enamored by Eminem it's amazing. Everytime he spotted my iPad he reached for it, unlocked it, clicked the video icon, and pressed play on an Eminem music video. Like clockwork. I'm not even sure how I have the video to begin with, but too bad he doesn't find age-appropriate material equally as entertaining. Here is a video of him watching Eminem. I'm not even sure he blinks. My favorite part is the end of the video when Carolyn walks into the room (you can't see her on camera) and Ethan looks over at her and asks her to come sit by him. Sure kid, Grandma wants to watch Eminem too.

Be sure to turn up the volume to hear Ethan's musical selection.

Tuesday Night at Our House

Dad is busy studying for an exam, and Riley already knows all the material (he's Harvard bound) so he just wants to stare at the camera.

This leaves me free to catch up on trashy tv and work on our social calendar. Speaking of trashy tv -- I read Reality Steve's spoiler blog for the Bachelor series (disclaimer: it can become additcting). Tonight I saw a familiar logo pop up at the top of the page: Sea Island. Now you know where your dues are going... they are being put towards advertising on Reality Steve's Bachelor spoilers blog. I couldn't believe it!

On another note, now that we are back from the holidays, we have lots of fun things to plan. Last Saturday, we went out to dinner and watched an NFL playoff game with my friend Adam from home along with some of his med school resident friends. Sunday, we got to meet baby Cate Schneider (and Krissy gave me some maternity clothes... winning! Between her and Anne, I have really lucked out!). This weekend, we are planning to get together with Christie, Matt and Annabelle Millis, and next weekend we are going to hang out with Laura and Scott Johnson. Columbus couples everywhere! We need to get in touch with the Grants soon to plan our evening with them. Lauren and I are starting a Stitch n' Bitch spinoff, Minneapolis style. I found a Groupon for a class at Make it Sew and we are going to do it together. Lauren has a sewing machine she got for Christmas 2010 that is still in the box, so she is the supply house. Or we may try quilting. I'll just bring the booze (after June). It may be called "Ditch n' Bitch"... because we're ditching our husbands for the night. Not sure, club name needs some work.

Early to bed tonight... exciting doctor appointment in the morning -- 20 week ultrasound!

Holiday highlights

What a fun week of holidays. Here are some highlights from the holidays taken from our new toy.. thanks Mom & Dad!! We were lucky enough to get some great quality time with Ethan. He's a fun photography subject!! Happy 2012. Look forward to sharing ours with you.

Christmakah. - a family blog tradition.. i mean competition

What an amazing 2011. Soooooo much to be thankful for. We thought we'd highlight a few of the many reasons we're thankful.. as well as take you on a journey of some familiar family traditions.

Too avoid a Christmakah like this...

We had to mix things up a bit.. We started with a Trueblood family tradition of X-mas light "judging".. in the great white north. Very rarely does a house get the highest marks.. and here's a highlight of what we found in the Twin Cities.

Twin Cities Worst:

I mean... really???

Twin Cities Best:

Since we landed in Columbus for the holidays.. we decided we should continue the tradition.. here's what we found.

Worst......!

Home of the Rules Committee

Best: TBD

With the fun family traditions out of the way.. let's move on to what we are thankful for.

A healthy, happy family.

What a family!!!

A wonderful dog..

Riley does ice cream



Challenging yet fun jobs..

Big red.



and.. the best for last..

Grandparents that can't wait to welcome our new addition into the their home.. and cars.

Ready in the womb. vroom vroom baby

Baby on board!! Can't wait to show your friends!!

So thoughtful of the rules committee!! Thanks!!

Your generosity is over the top.. what a great welcome into the family.. and for a future member of the rules committee.

Merry Christmas to all.. and to all a good night.

Get ready to rev your engine!!

Let the fun begin..



Game on. (Continued)

P.S. - I hope Champion Chores http://championchores.blogspot.com/ steps up their game...

the only game they have now is E$'s referee uniform.. boom.