a letter and pictures

(I started thinking I wanted to write a letter for our Christmas cards after I sent all of them out. About that same time I thought I probably should have done a family photo instead of just pictures of our kids. So, if I could do it all over again this is the letter that would have gone out, and our family pictures that would have been included with said letter.)

Hi to all of our dearest friends, homies, loved ones, and peeps,

We hope this letter finds you happy and healthy, and your Christmas season was merry and bright.

We had an eventful 2010, and lived to tell about it.

It started off with a bang with the arrival of our first son, Vin. It appears our luck didn't run out after all, and he has all the good looks we were hoping for...and the personality...well, it is just like we anticipated. He is strong willed, and our trouble maker...of course.

Our Van is attending the local Charter school. She has quickly picked up on reading, writing, and arithmetic. She also has figured out A+'s are the only thing she wants to earn. This year Van has excelled in collecting Littlest Pet Shop animals and houses. She is up to some 38 pets and 4 houses. She adores them like they are real, and has an imagination that runs wild.

Vin has accomplished sleeping through the night a few times. He enjoys cruising furniture in his spare time, and likes a clean diaper. Vin is anxiously anticipating the day he outgrows his infant car seat. He is ready to take on the world, one Cherrio at a time.
Paul dreams of owning his own arcade filled with Super Bikes and Racers. Paul is a great stay at home Daddy, and has figured out the most efficient way to do the school carpool lane. Paul can be found late at night in his man cave (the garage) capsuling furiously to get ready for his next vending adventure. If he is not there he is most definitely at the movie theater enjoying some quiet time by himself with his favorite food...the crepe. The biggest highlight of Paul's year was definitely his San Fransisco Giants winning the World Series.

2010 proved to be one of my most difficult years. With the whole depression bout, and pushin' out a baby...it about did me in. I'm busy working on getting rid of my good old muffin top that has over stayed its welcome. I also am enjoying trying to become super famous with my blog...and I am well on my way. I have had many sleepless nights, too many poo stories to count, and have become addicted to all shows on demand.

We can't wait to see what 2011 has in store for us. I am sure most of it will be blog worthy, espesh that trip to Wisconsin for some cheese, brats, and The Dells.

Thank you for being apart of our Party of 4.

We love each and everyone of you.

Paul, Von, Van, and not so baby-ish anymore Vin

*all pictures were done by Fotofly.