When my brother and I were kids, our family had a tradition of getting new pajamas on Christmas Eve. It was the one present we'd open before we went to bed, and we'd have new jammies for Christmas morning. Ours were brought by Santa, complete with doorbell ring and jingle bells in the distance. Jay and I decided not to do that part (for one ( Read more... )

So I thought I'd do an update. I know I haven't posted a whole lot in the past few weeks, though I've been present enough to comment a bit ( Read more... )

And her wishlist has a button.

Cassie's Amazon.com Wish List

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*We did not escape the great stomach virus of Christmas 2007 completely unscathed. Cassie was sent home from daycare yesterday after she woke up from her nap and vomited. Twice. But she's doing better now, though still home with me. I've kept pedialyte in her system, so she won't end up hospitalized like my cousin. Ai ( Read more... )

We'll be off to the in-laws' in vermont for the duration, but in the meantime, here's a yule tree for you all:

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