Whirlwind Weekends

The last few weeks have been a whirlwind!  My cousin Cate got married in Galena on 12.11.10 so we rented a house and spent the weekend there.  It snowed like crazy so Nash got to go sledding and build a snowman with Jason, Will, Whitney, and Evan.

Will, Jason, Nash, Evan,  and Whitney (photo taken through a window..in where it was warm)

Evan, Whit, Snowy, Jason and Will

Nash and Nini worn out from playing in the snow

Most of my cousins were able to make it to the wedding so it was a fun time.  Congratulations Cate and Jarod!

Jarod and Cate

Nash, Megan, Jason and Nolan

Annie, Whit, Cate, Daniele and Megan

Joe, Jason, Daniele, and Will

Cousin Tim (officiant) and Cousin John (backup officiant)

The "Gator" (there was also the limbo, chicken fights, and some sort of imaginary double dutch jump rope dancing going on too...it got a little crazy)

This past weekend Nash, Nolan, my parents and I drove to Ohio to be with some of our family.  My dad's cousin Steve passed away suddenly at the age of 54.  It was a long drive but worth it to spend time with family.  There were so many people at his visitation and funeral to show their support.  He will be missed by many!
Since things have been so crazy the past several weeks, Jason and I decided to get an artificial tree this year.  It's been nice not having to clean up the needles or worry about keeping it watered.  I do miss the smell of the fresh tree though.

Nash adding the final touch to the tree with Daddy's help