Tiff's Turn

Today marks the first day of winter. It also marks the anniversary of our wedding day. Happy anniversary to my best friend! Six years ago today, we were in Jamaica on a beach, making the commitment to spend the rest of our lives together, and asking God to bless our marriage. The wedding was supposed to be in the sand, next to the ocean, but the weather had other plans. Rain kept us in a gazebo. The Jamaicans assured us many times over that rain "ruining" our sandy beach wedding plans was ok. "Don't worry, mon. Rain on ya weddin' day means lots of baaaaaaaabies!" Oh, how clueless we were six years ago today what "lots of babies" would mean for us. We are hoping for a nice dinner at The Melting Pot tonight if Mimi and Papa can come babysit "lots of babies". How exciting does that sound? Have a great day, all.

Friday night we had some visitors. Levi's dad, stepmom and sister came to celebrate my birthday with me. I got to choose where we went to eat.  Legend of Asia in Blue Springs is always a favorite. I love their sushi!  Saturday morning I took Aria with me to the salon. She was such a good baby. After the salon, it was time to get ready for the Hamar family Christmas. The Hamar grandkids This year for the Hamar Christmas, AKA Levi's mom's side of the family, we decided to meet up in Cameron, MO and stay at a hotel. Less distance to travel and we didn't have to clean up our own mess. Aria and her cousin, Gunner before we left for Cameron Once we got to the hotel and everyone was settled in, it was present time! The Hamar family tradition with present-opening is that once everyone is done opening their presents, we go around the room, one at a time, and show off what each person got. The tricky part is that you have t...

Here are some pictures from our family trip to St. Louis this weekend. We had a great time! Headed out. We left at 4 am! Our first stop was the St. Louis Zoo. "I'm a sssssnaaaake" Our first picture with all 4 of us! Aria's new kitty hat                                     Science Center Colbin at Science Center The dinosaur exhibit was really the only thing Aria was awake for. She watched the animated dinos move around, then fell fast asleep. I splurged on Weight Watchers Anytime Points on this amazing ice cream from a highly recommended Ted Drewes. me, Aria and Colbin under the Arch Family photo op: at the arch Westward Frontier museum at the Arch Thomas Jefferson: Where it all started. I liked how the center of the museum reflected the Jefferson Memorial in DC. Colbin on the Mississippi At the Arch, we pur...