Our family really enjoys the television show Glee. Karren recorded this as Sonya was watching the episode "Mattress."
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Saturday, January 9, 2010
Sonya's Birthday
Sonya turned two this year and due to a freak snow storm, we ended up celebrating her birthday with a free kid's meal at Red Robin thanks to their e-club.
After we came home, Sonya helped me build her birthday present, a shiny new Radio Flyer tricycle.
After we came home, Sonya helped me build her birthday present, a shiny new Radio Flyer tricycle.
Christmas 2009
Christmas at the Wilde family is really simple and restful. It consists of opening presents, playing, and my personal favorite: eating waffles with strawberries and whipped cream.
We were able to catch Sonya's reaction to her presents here:
Also, the Barker family gave us a rather interesting and creative gift. Do you recognize it?
We were able to catch Sonya's reaction to her presents here:
Also, the Barker family gave us a rather interesting and creative gift. Do you recognize it?
Christmas Eve
Karren grew up throwing a big dinner for Christmas Eve, but with our small family, it just wasn't the same. SOLUTION: Get together with Alisha Garrity and throw an elegant dinner.
Alisha took care of the decorating:
Karren took care of the cooking:
Of course the food was delicious:
That evening Bryan and I set up Sonya's present and Karren prepared the room for Christmas so it was nice, clean and beautiful. We got to bed at 2:30 AM. It was a lot of fun helping Santa.
Alisha took care of the decorating:
Karren took care of the cooking:
Of course the food was delicious:
That evening Bryan and I set up Sonya's present and Karren prepared the room for Christmas so it was nice, clean and beautiful. We got to bed at 2:30 AM. It was a lot of fun helping Santa.
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
The Polar Express
We had the opportunity to go on Mount Hood Railroad's Polar Express Ride with the Barkers, Morgans, and Watsons. After an hour and a half drive to Hood River and a quick visit to Walmart to buy snowflake pajamas for the family, we arrived at the train station.
We boarded the train just after 5 PM and started on our way toward the North Pole. The kids were dreaming of Santa and the parents were in awe at their wonderment.
It wasn't long before we were served hot chocolate (which was spilled by many of the children) and cookies.
We then heard a reading of the Polar Express over the intercom while the servers held up the books and flipped through the pages.
Finally, we arrived at the North Pole and the kids all stared out the window in amazement as the elves and Santa greeted us.
The train turned around and we were boarded by the elves and Santa. Two elves arrived in our car and led us in singing many Christmas songs. Sonya really got into it.
After 7 or 8 songs, Santa arrived in our car. He went row by row greeting children and giving them bells. Sonya has always been a little afraid of people dressed up, and this is no exception. She was happy to accept the bell though.
After Santa left our car, it was just a bit longer and we arrived back at the train station. We had fun on the ride and here was our best shot at a family photo. Sonya was still sucking on her bell.
REVIEW: The Polar Express Ride at the Mount Hood Railroad is great fun for kids, but I wouldn't suggest it if you aren't going with your children. The real thrill for me was seeing the joy on my daughter's face and the fun she had with her friends.
We boarded the train just after 5 PM and started on our way toward the North Pole. The kids were dreaming of Santa and the parents were in awe at their wonderment.
It wasn't long before we were served hot chocolate (which was spilled by many of the children) and cookies.
We then heard a reading of the Polar Express over the intercom while the servers held up the books and flipped through the pages.
Finally, we arrived at the North Pole and the kids all stared out the window in amazement as the elves and Santa greeted us.
The train turned around and we were boarded by the elves and Santa. Two elves arrived in our car and led us in singing many Christmas songs. Sonya really got into it.
After 7 or 8 songs, Santa arrived in our car. He went row by row greeting children and giving them bells. Sonya has always been a little afraid of people dressed up, and this is no exception. She was happy to accept the bell though.
After Santa left our car, it was just a bit longer and we arrived back at the train station. We had fun on the ride and here was our best shot at a family photo. Sonya was still sucking on her bell.
REVIEW: The Polar Express Ride at the Mount Hood Railroad is great fun for kids, but I wouldn't suggest it if you aren't going with your children. The real thrill for me was seeing the joy on my daughter's face and the fun she had with her friends.
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Letters to Miah, the book
Karren has been working hard on a book to remember Miah and it is finally done. If you would like to get a copy at cost (at least for us) feel free to follow the link. If you get 5 before December 15, it is 15% off. We ordered 5. :)
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