Oh, the weather outside is frightful...

I'd say, "And the fire is so delightful", but since we have no fire in here, I guess that wouldn't make a lot of sense. =)

Anyway- we finally managed to have our Herrick family Christmas party. We ended up doing it the Wednesday evening after our originally-planned Saturday. The weather was just too ugly that Saturday, especially for Rich and the girls to go clear from Rockford to Holland. Here are some pictures from the Herrick Christmas.

Tom and Kathy gave these beautiful pashmina's to Stacey and I. They got them in Egypt on their latest trip. Aren't they gorgeous?!

Joe- very excited about his Star Wars desk top calendar. Can't go wrong with Star Wars when it comes to the Herrick twins.

Mom Herrick with Emerson and Camryn (Rich and Kelley's girls).

Generations picture! Rich (holding Camryn), Grampa Herrick, and Dad Herrick (holding Emerson). Good lookin' family!


Mom Herrick and Gramma Richards watching Emerson open a gift.

Camryn was a tad distracted by her shoe falling off, and was trying to fix it before taking the generations picture.

We had our Christmas celebration at Oak Crest Manors, where Gramma Richards lives. It was very nice. Now Mom and Dad Herrick are down in Florida for the next few months.

The weather continues to be a tad crazy around here. Ben had a snow day today (we have 10 inches of new snow in our yard), and our road hasn't been plowed, so I was unable to leave for work at Cottonwood. After watching the couple across the street get both of their cars stuck in the road and a truck get stuck trying to come through, we decided we are not leaving until our road has been plowed!! I'll have to try to take some more outside pics, especially of the dog. When he's in the snow you can barely see him now because he's so short compared to the snow piles. It's quite funny, actually.

Stay warm, everyone!

I likely won't post again until after Christmas, so have a wonderful holiday, everyone!!