The bunny

We got a Christmas bunny! Her name is Lucy, and she lives quite happily in Katie's room. The cats couldn't care less, but ooh, boy, is the dog curious! She doesn't understand why we won't let her play with her new toy! I've been reading about bunny joy, and it seems we have a lot to look forward to. Apparently, when they're happy, they flop to their side and close their eyes. Looks like death, but is really happiness! They also do a dance that sounds like it may resemble Elaine's technique (from Seinfeld). This should prove to be amusing. So now I am feeling like Farmer Amy, where every morning starts with feeding the livestock, cleaning cages, and gazing over my acreage. I really should invest in some overalls. (But only if they're REALLY cute and maybe embroidered along the cuffs, and can be worn with sling-backs.)

Forgetting about Housework

Hello again. So last night I did my annual "sleep under the Christmas Tree." At least once an advent I like to sleep on the couch with all the Christmas lights on. Gets me in the spirit! Life is so hectic these days, the "spirit" escapes me often times. I hear this is commonplace, but I don't like to be common. In any case, last night I made Katie-kins a new dress! It's so sweet, but dang, the girl is tall. It's supposed to reach mid-calf, and although she's only 5, I put a size 6 bodice and a size 7 skirt. STILL, it only goes past her knees! She's all leg, this girl. I'll post a photo eventually. So I play all the time and have decided that housework is highly overrated. It just doesn't hold my attention like sewing or reading or talking with friends or playing with children do!

Family on Thanksgiving 

Thanksgiving Weekend

Hello, all. We're toward then end of Thanksgiving weekend, now, and it has been nicely relaxing. Thanksgiving in Issaquah was fun. There were 17 of us in all. All but 3 of us had our family of origin there, so we three named ourselves the orphans. (Brother-in-law Steve calls us the Outsiders.) One of the new orphans is Rebecca's new beau, whom we all liked very much. Her taste is improving. Yesterday we put up our tree. I love Christmas! Now I have a bee in my bonnet about wanting to take a road trip. Wanderlust hit me at age 15 when I went to France, and now I can't get it out of my system. I need a purely fun trip. Now I just have to convince my dear husband! He says I'm a free spirit. I guess I am, so every once in a while I need to do something crazy. As he says, part of the magic that is Amy. :-) Ideas, anyone?

Katie as Pilgrim 

Attempt #2

Here is try #2. Hello everyone! Now that Mom and Nana have headed back to Michigan, we are back in full swing. Katie had a VERY cute program this morning at school where they sang about being hunted turkeys (nothing like a little school-sponsored fear for young children) and dressed as pilgrims. Then we all ate a feast. It was lovely. I'll post photos soon.

I'm so excited for our day-after-Thanksgiving tradition! On Friday we'll take the commuter train to Seattle to watch the parade, then do a little shopping (that way you won't all receive Mary Kay products for Christmas!), have lunch, and head home. My favorite part is drinking the lattes in the cold weather. So wonderful!

Have a great day everyone. This blogging thing is fun.

Amy and Steve at Zoobilee 2003 (last year)