Alex and Brynna Engagement 12/11/10

Saturday it became official

She said yes

They bought a ring

And prepared to live happily ever after....

Pictures from our latest trip

Here's another set of pics, y'all. No explanations. You'll have to ask me in person.

Poznan and a Slice of Paris

Post from Home

Dec. 8, 2010

Dear Family,

How are you doing? Alex, Brynna, and Rilee are busy doing the hard week before finals. I think it's the hardest week. Next week things will be over.

I'm back from Seattle. I had a wonderful time. It felt like Christmas everywhere, especially in Danny and Jenni's home. It was so good to putter around in a house again. Jenni was very generous and allowed me to fuss a bit. I hated not having a kitchen. I also hated not exercising. Jenni and the boys and I were outside walking a lot of the time. It was chilly but possible. I saw and heard the Christmas ship on Lake Union at night. Jenni and I sat on a bench and listened to the music and watched the lighted ships. I couldn't figure out why more people weren't there. After crowds came from a bonfire they had on shore. The Christmas ship was beautiful and magical. I hope D and J get to take the boys.

Jak is making beautiful music on the piano. He and Jenni work hard and practice a lot. He is learning so much. Ollie is a very happy, funny guy. He can walk forever. He is starting piano lessons. Milo is treasure. He thinks and plays all of the time. He is so excited about his projects that he runs from one to another. He can put together the musical measure boards Jenni created, then he does a little moon-walk-Milo dance backwards for joy. He is a dancing boy. I loved being with my grandsons.

Danny and the boys and I watched "How to Train Your Dragon." It was great. I recommend it.

Well, this is a pretty house. I'm not sure it feels like my house yet, and not all of it was fun, but it is pretty and I'm getting used to it. I'm growing to like it and to feel comfortable in it. The kitchen is easy to work in. Sunday we all enjoyed talking and preparing the dinner. There is a little less dining room than I hoped for, but plenty. and it's hard to trade the fun of flowing together in the kitchen and preparing together. Everyone worked so hard on this project and I really appreciate it. The results are amazing.

We look forward to Travis and Agata's visit on December 28, I know Danny and Jenni are anxiously awaiting their arrival in Seattle.

We love you all. Keep in touch.

Love, Mom

Kitchen Update

Hopefully, I will add some pictures of the kitchen.