The Wallers

Friday, January 9, 2015

First Snow of 2015

Well, we survived our first arctic blast and the first snow of 2015- even 2 days after having the flu.

We need a sled.

We took a quick trip into DC to check out the American History museum. This is my favorite museum actually - I love the hall of First Lady dresses. We didn't make it there though. Jackson and Elli got stuck in the transportation section with life size trains and subway cars and big rigs. Papa Bender - we are TOTALLY taking you there next time you visit - you would love it.

The day started off rough with us driving for 30 minutes looking for a parking space and lots of tears and mama fussing and walking in rain. But the museum was great. Trip home - also not so great b/c I suddenly came down with a fever that led to the flu.

Memories.

Not so happy

Getting better!

Wednesday, December 31, 2014

Christmas 2014!!!

Here's to our first Christmas in Virginia. We had a blast here getting all prepped for Christmas and then celebrating with the Waller side. On the 23rd we packed up and headed to NC for a week. Santa had to make a special trip to Grandma Bender's house this year. The trip was great but ended on a sad note with Jacob getting the flu. Back to VA we came so he could recover.

Still this was a great Christmas. The kids were so excited. Jackson just kept saying "Santa Clause is coming to town." Christmas with kids is truly the best. So sit back and enjoy this pretty ridiculously long picture recap!

Breakfast at the manger at church. The kids (and me) LOVED the animals.

Elli got to be a little Christmas angel in the Christmas play at Grandma Waller's church.

(and Jackson just ate some cookies!)

He had his turn as you can see here, in the preschool play. Look at his little face. He wanted to cry so bad and come sit with mommy - just about broke my heart. But as you can see, by the end, he was LOVING it.