Thursday, January 3, 2008

Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and we're back to the grindstone!!

We had a Great Christmas Morning!! Holdyn slept in and
we had fresh Cinnamon Rolls for Breakfast.


Holdyn wasn't exactly sure what to do with her presents..... She was more interested in moving on to Breakfast than opening presents. She did soon get the hang of it with help from daddy.Holdyn finally got some arm floaties so we had to go to the beach to try them out, she really isn't sure that she likes them yet. She did, however, have loads of fun playing in the sand with daddy and her new sand shovel and bucket. She also enjoyed stuffing it in her mouth as you can see in the picture below!






We also celebrated our "One year on the island" day. Here is a shot of us the day after we arrived last December 29. It is hard to believe we've already been here for a year.We had a FABULUOUS time the last few weeks. We love Ben/Daddy and we loved being to spend everyday with him! We were able to pick up a few of the New couples and students who are just starting at AUC. It is hard to believe we are now the ones answering the questions about life on the island. Ben has officially begun his 4th semester of Medical School. Only one more to go before we are back on US soil!!
I hope this next year is as great as the past one. We have A LOT to be thankful for and A LOT to look forward to! Especially our new addition to the family in June.
We hope you all enjoyed your Holiday Season!!!
Thanks for all of your prayers in our behalf!
We have really been blessed!!
We miss and Love you all!!!

6 comments:

The Isoms said...

Looks like you had a great Christmas! I can't believe that it has been a year since you left! Time flies by. Holdyn is so cute and getting big!
Have you ever opened Christmas presents in shorts before?!

Spencer and Mindy said...

Wow! you guys look like 'newby's' in the first island pic!! :) Love Love Love all the pics! yay for Ben being home with you guys! and Yay for baby #2, and Yay for only 1 more semester!!!!!!!!!! WAHOOOO!!

We Love you guys and Miss you too!

Heidi said...

It looks like you guys had a fun christmas. I bet it been so nice for ben to be home. It's so funny to see you guys on the beach on christmas.

Pauline said...

I bet it it is fun having Island traditions, alittle different from home I am sure. Enjoy that wonderful weather while you can. Glad you had a great Christmas

Sara :) said...

It looks like you guys had a great Christmas! Sorry that the package was a week late.

Anonymous said...

Cute pictures! Glad you had a great time during the holidays! What a difference being able to celebrate on the beach on Christmas Day and not be concerned about the cold weather. NICE.
Good luck, Ben as you continue with school! We're all 'pulling' for you - keep up the good work! Give Holdyn a hug from us. . .
Love, Mom B