And to wrap up 2008...

Enjoy our Christmas card

Some grandkids

Here is a Christmas picture of just a handful of the 9 kids from my side of the family.

Ezra and Patrick, Peder, Marcello, Caden, Luke and Madison

Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!

Patrick had a super first Christmas. Yesterday he enjoyed watching me roll out my traditional 4 dozen rolls. Uncle Scott was supposed to arrive at noon with cousin Marcello, but his flight was delayed until midnight. Instead of the big Turkey dinner we were supposed to eat, it turned into a more subtle spaghetti. This was a blessing in disguise though, becuase 14 mini pies, 4 doz rolls and a big Turkey sounded like too much in one day anyhow.

We enjoyed church with Patrick dressed in his new sweater (thanks Jeff and Petra!) and then a great dinner afterward. The kids opened some presents. Patrick loved his new push toy from Aunt Allison and clan. Then off to bed before Santa visited.


Christmas morning we arose with a clatter. Ok, not that dramatic. Actually Patrick let us sleep in a little. We then enjoyed fresh rolls and opened our stockings.
Patrick got a new push cart from Nana and GB and had a great time learning how to pull himself up on it.


We enjoyed a large turkey feast that evening with only a few mishaps (soggy corn). The turkey was so done that it flew accross the kitchen when we tried to lift it out of the pan!

Just recovering now from too much food and lots of fun.

Nana's knits

You may remember this picture from my shower. Nana finally finished the sweater she was knitting for me, here is Patrick sporting it for the camera.

Grandma and Grandpa Bliss come for a visit

Getting into trouble

Showing off his mad walking skills with Grandpa

All smiles with Grandpa

Walkin' with Grandma

Stealing cheerios from the high chair

Silent Night

Sick baby

Sick babies are just no fun. Last night I was thinking that I couldn't wait until today to post about Patricks great evening of sleep. Yesterday afternoon, he slept 3.5 hours! I was suprised and so was Tiffany (care provider). Then last night, he nursed a bit and then just fell asleep in my arms in the rocking chair, no fussing at all. He did wake when I laid him in the crib, but put himself right back to sleep. All good right? We are making huge progress right? well, nope.

I went to check on him before I went to bed and he was burning up. 103 temp. ugg. He just laid in bed next to me all peaceful and burning. Poor baby. He finally fell back asleep with little fight (which freaked me out more!) Then continued to wake every couple hours. I spend most of the evening propped up in bed with him on my chest to help drain his little nose.

Unfortunately, I think he got the same thing I had last week. Ryan is home with him today and we are just pushing the fluids.

Say a little prayer that Mr. P gets better soon!