Happy New Year!

This year, we were supposed to go out of town with my family to visit relatives and celebrate with them. But the long trip and finding lodging would have been too much hassle, so instead we decided to stay at home. At first, it was going to be just me and hubby, but then my friend S and her boyfriend A c. Their plans for New Year's fell through, so they joined us for some low-key festivities.

We played board games the entire time, and called it a night soon after the clock hit midnight. All in all, it was a very pleasant evening.

I'll be home for Christmas

This year we hosted the holidays at our house. It was a lot of work (and stress-induced panic attacks), but the end-result was wonderfully cozy and unforgettable. Here are a few shots from the two days.

Yup - I did all of this

Moja familija

Sisters

This would have been such a beautiful portrait, but I ruined it with my big pumpkin head (and some stray hairs)

Niece Maggie was Santa's little helper

In-laws

Memorial Day weekend 2010: Part 2

More feet soaking. Only this one took place in the northeastern Iowa.
Hubby and I spent the night sleeping underneath a thunder-stormy sky in a tent that held up well.
Our camp was in a perfect isolated location. It was heavenly.
After setting camp, my hubby and I walked a long time to find a perfect fishing spot. I just loved crossing the stream.
It was pretty hot so I got to cool myself down with the cold creek water.
We walked a lot on this trip. But the scenery was so worth it.
My hubby, the fisherman, in his gear.
We saw some "wildlife" along the way. There was a beaver dragging a stick in his mouth to build his dam, presumably.
There was also a snake that I took a picture of, but didn't want to include because it freaks me out every time I look at it. But the duck (down below) was a charmer.
Hubby didn't manage to catch much (yay for the fishies), but we had a good time, anyway.
And of course, at the end of the day, there was fire and smore-making.
It was a nice little getaway.