PROJECT 365 - hillary family 2009

Friday, January 1, 2010

Day 365 - Thursday, December 31, 2009

Day 365 - Thursday, December 31, 2009 – We rang in the new decade at the Parsons' along with the Hummels and the Scepkas. It was a fun, late night and 2010 is sure to be filled with many more similar gatherings. As a matter of fact, the next two have already been planned!

Day 364 - Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Day 364 - Wednesday, December 30, 2009 – The last few days have been filled with getting the nursery ready. Kevin has been busy painting and installing the closet system while I have been busy purchasing window treatments and decorating & organizing the space. I now sit in this room and imagine what it will be like in April when the baby arrives.

Day 363 - Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Day 363 - Tuesday, December 29, 2009 – One perk of pregnancy is expectant mothers' front row parking space at Great Lakes Crossing Mall especially during the cold and busy after-holiday shopping season. I'll take all the perks I can get!

Day 362 - Monday, December 28, 2009

Day 362 - Monday, December 28, 2009 – The belt buckle arrived in the mail today. Kevin has been anxiously awaiting its arrival since Santa left him a note about it in his stocking on Christmas morning.

Day 361 - Sunday, December 27, 2009

Day 361 - Sunday, December 27, 2009 – Liam hamming it up at The Ox.

Day 360 - Saturday, December 26, 2009

Day 360 - Saturday, December 26, 2009 – Liam and Owen enjoyed a sleepover in Grandma and Grandpa Hillary's living room with cousins Mitchell and Aidan. They were tucked into their sleeping bags with their Nintendo DSi's and Apple iTouch headphones and lots of love.

Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Day 359 - Friday, December 25, 2009

Day 359 - Friday, December 25, 2009 – Owen burst into our bedroom Christmas morning (after spying all of the stuffed stockings), and excitedly exclaimed "Mom! No one was on the NAUGHTY list!!!" The boys' big gift was a new DSi for each of them and Jordyn was thrilled with her purple Northface coat. After presents from Santa, a big breakfast, and a quick nap we went to Grand Rapids to celebrate with the Hillary side of the family.

Day 358 - Thursday, December 24, 2009

Day 358 - Thursday, December 24, 2009 – We celebrated Christmas Eve at our house with the Sprys, Gramma & Poppa, and Jeremy & Lillian. Peace on Earth, good will towards men.

Day 357 - Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Day 357 - Wednesday, December 23, 2009 – Tonight we had my parents (and Bailey) over for dinner and to watch one of my Dad's favorite movies, It's a Wonderful Life. It really is.

Day 356 - Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Day 356 - Tuesday, December 22, 2009 – Tonight was my last theater night of the 2008-2009 Fisher Theater season. We saw Jersey Boys (which was FABULOUS) and I captured a shot of this angel towards the ceiling of the Fisher Building.

Day 355 - Monday, December 21, 2009

Day 355 - Monday, December 21, 2009 – Owen sleeps just like his momma, with his mouth wide open and with one of his eyes slightly open. (However, I don't usually wear my pajamas backwards!)

Day 354 - Sunday, December 20, 2009

Day 354 - Sunday, December 20, 2009 – My baby girl turned 14 today. We celebrated with a shopping trip to the Rochester Village Mall and lunch at Bravo Italian Restaurant. Happy Birthday, Jordyn!

Day 353 - Saturday, December 19, 2009

Day 353 - Saturday, December 19, 2009 – Kevin and I popped by the Amy & Joel's family Christmas party on our way to a party at the Parsons'. I'm so glad their family doesn't mind us crashing their Christmas party every year!!

Day 352 - Friday, December 18, 2009

Day 352 - Friday, December 18, 2009 – I picked Jordyn up from school a little early today so that we could go to Liam's holiday sing along. Much to my surprise, this was also the day that the school had Mrs. Robinson's clay mural installed in the office. Jordyn is the student on the far left of the mural. She is now forever immortalized at OMS.

Day 351 - Thursday, December 17, 2009

Day 351 - Thursday, December 17, 2009 – Today was Owen's Gingerbread party at school. He asked me to come, but I didn't think I was going to be able to make it. Then a meeting got cancelled at the last minute and I was able to pop into the school for about an hour, much to his delight...and mine.

Monday, December 28, 2009

Day 350 - Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Day 350 - Wednesday, December 16, 2009 – Tonight I took the kids out to dinner at Sagebrush Cantina in downtown Lake Orion. While we were waiting for our table, we ran over to Little Monsters where I let the kids pick out a pre-Christmas present. Such a fun store!!

Day 349 - Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Day 349 - Tuesday, December 15, 2009 – Kevin was able to attend Liam's practice with the Oxford Youth Wrestling Club for the first time tonight. He signed Liam up for a wrestling tournament and the club let Liam borrow this singlet. Liam shows me the neutral position. Doesn't he look fierce?! :)