I survived the Holidays.  I am back in humble, rainy Portland and I missed the snow storm of a century.  It will be a new year in a few short hours and the only resolution I have made for 2009 is to make little resolutions throughout the year.  Oh yeah, those are called goals, I don't believe in forcing a goal just because of our calendar. 

You won't believe me, but I had to be significantly choosy on which photos to post.  We took about a million mostly because children are so photogenic and we stayed with Brandon's nephews and niece.  See for yourself.

The boys "camped" outside in negative degree temperatures.  Of course, I watched from the window!

 

My parents took us to the bosque,  bird sanctuary designed and kept up specifically to attract migrating birds in the winter.  We saw a bald eagle, a golden eagle and countless geese, cranes and duck.  We even saw an elk!  It was beautiful, and very relaxing.  It made me miss Taco.

A short visit with my sweet Grandparents....

and a surprise visit from Santa!  Just for me and my mom.  I guess we were good girls this year.

Whew!  It was very fast, furious and fun.  I am very glad to be home even though I missed all the snow.  Happy 2009 everyone!  It is going to be an amazing year.