A Christmas Recap

Henry got in on a little WII action....

Grandpa Schulte plowing the feet and feet of snow...

Grandma Kim, Henry, and I with the blanket she made for him for christmas.

Henry with his new Lightening McQueen couch...he LOVES this thing.

Henry with his hammer and nails...such a little man:)!

Christmas 2009 will be one to go down in the books. Between the weather, getting snowed in, and rescheduling get togethers, it was interesting to say the least. Henry didn't even bat an eye. This child amazes me at his ability to adapt to his surroundings and adjust to changes in his schedule. It was wonderful to see so much family over the holidays. We look forward to the adventures 2010 brings us.

Happy Snowmas from the Schulte's:)

Snowy travels with grandma

Henry was thrilled!

VACUUM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Grandma, your floor is dirty....

FYI...ALL of the pictures I am posting are via Linda Schulte's camera. I didn't bring my USB reader..go figure! Our holiday so far has been wonderful! We started our adventures on Christmas Eve after opening presents with Henry at home in the morning, we bravely set out for Sioux Falls. The roads we surprisingly not that bad. Although I was gripping the wheel so hard I had nail marks in the palms of my hands, but anyway, we finally made it to Sioux Falls in time for church, christmas eve supper, and present opening with the Schulte family. We have been stuck here ever since, and mama is ready to get out for a bit, if you know what I mean;)

Henry has been having a wonderful time with his grandparents and uncle Jay! He got a vacuum for christmas and has ever since has been vigoursly cleaning grandma's carpets. We are a very gender neutral family and believe men can clean as well as women..hahaha...who am I kidding:)!! Henry is also learning to be bilingual with the help of his new Handy Manny talking tool set, thanks Uncle Jay for that one. We always appreciate loud obnoxious gifts!

More pics of our winter wonderland to come!

Henry's new adventure

He made himself right at home:)!

Umm..I don't know if I appreciate this look...devious?

So I couldn't resist letting Henry open just one christmas present before the big day. For some reason, I got this wild hair up by butt that Henry just HAD to have his tent BEFORE friday. Really, I'm worse than he'll be someday, but opening presents is just SOO much fun. Seeing the look on my little guys face made the impluse totally worth it. Christmas is going to be so much fun this year:)!

Christmas party!

Henry as santa!

Henry ran and ran and ran with those balloons. Who knew they could be so entertaining...

I had my work christmas party last night at Famous Daves in Sioux City. The food was good but the conversations were great as usual. I really like the ladies that I work with, and truely that makes all the difference in the world. It's hard to believe I have been working there for over a year. The time has really flown, and I am just so thankful for the opportunity to be home with my bubba. I heart swells for that little guy more than he'll ever know:) Henry had a great time running around chasing balloons and eating corn bread muffins and chicken. He did very well, and Matt was a big help:)! Thanks hunny:) Henry is so lucky to have you as his dada's!

Proudly presenting...

Henry and Mama foolin around taking pictures together:)Henry was so thrilled with this new space he christoned it with a booger..nice...

I still need to paint behind the speakers, but I think it looks great:)!

I love the little nook with the chair, lamp, and table!

Henry's room minus a few pictures I hung..pretty intense but sooo adorable...

The before, sort of, we had to first put a pink primer down...awesome!

My new lights for the upstarirs..You can't see the cords when you look straight on..hahaha...

my newly designed living room and Henry's bedroom!!!!!!!!!

I basically painted from 9:00am saturday morning til 1:00am Sunday morning then back at it again at 8:00am on Sunday morning until 6:00pm Sunday evening. Three coats of red paint later, Henry's room is...mostly done!! After two coats on every wall, the living room is also mostly done. I JUST WANT IT ALL TO BE DONE!!!!! The living room has also been newly arranged and looking fabulous. Henry's room is also newly arranged and seems so much bigger...

Henry's room was designed around the Farmall tractor red theme...if you couldn't tell by the blazing red in his room. I have yet to hang some canvases (courtsey of my bestie Jordan), some tractors on shelves and Henry's name. The living room was inspired by two pillows I found at Target I just had to have. I love the warm homely feel of the downstairs now. I seriously couldn't be more thrilled!!! Our house is starting to feel more like home after 4 years of marriage. Matt parted with the last bit of his bachlorhood, his purple coat rack that he drilled into the wall. along the stairs.

I love little boys!

I came into the living room this afternoon to find a whole garage of cars on my window seal. How perfect a spot for a little vroom....vroom...action:)! Sorry for the lack of blogging lately. I have been busy devising my new downstairs. More pictures of my painting adventures to follow. I hope to get Henry's room done with at least the painting this weekend...

Henry's been doing great though. He really loves the fact the puppies have been inside more because of the frigid temps outside. At least they don't shed much in the winter. They do smell, however:( Henry's been starting to RUN now...he can brush his teeth and enjoys feeding himself. Are you getting the inevitable pattern of independence developing:)!??