Its COLD here in Seattle! Frost all over the ground every day. We have all been busy - lots of school functions & activities. Chris had rotator-cuff surgery last week(12/8/5) in is recovering nicely from that. We are expecting the big kids to arrive in about a week, although Dane is hoping to stay in Kalispell with friends so he and snowboard the winter vacation away! He will be missed - just this morning Trent & Wyatt were asking why DaneSierraOlivia (their names always come out as one!) haven't been home "for a long time" - we told them they would be here in about 8 days - but maybe not Dane. Trent wasn't too happy to hear that, he wants Dane (and so do we).
Wyatt, Abby, Santa, Trent & Bailey
It's been a thrilling past few days. On the 24th, Chris gave me the best gift I have ever gotten - a wrapped up package, which, when I opened was a shoe box. Inside, was a ring and the words: "Will you marry me" - I don't think I have ever been so happy or excited in my entire life - so much so that I forgot to answer! It's odd, because even though I was married before, I was never actually "engaged" - so, yet another first for me. This is all so new, and very exhilarating. I am thrilled and honored beyond words at the 
prospect of marrying the true man of my dreams.
Beyond all that - Trent, Wyatt and Bailey have also had a whirldwind of fun, LOTS of presents (it looked like we robbed a toy store!), lots of family.
Dane, Sierra & Olivia arrived the morning of the 26th. Its so wonderful to have them back with us. Trent ran around the house searching for Dane, and hasn't left his side since. Wyatt loves to hang out with Sierra and Olivia - and Bailey does her best to get in the middle of everyone! We love having our house full of love and laughter. Life is incredible ... and busy ... with lots of laundry.
