Sorry!

We have been thoroughly enjoying our Christmas vacation, especially with these few days of nice weather we've had. Seth is taking the kids sledding now before another cold front hits us like a slap in the face.

Last night we went caroling with some friends and it was so much fun. Fortunately over half the group was musically inclined enough to do harmony on all the songs and it sounded beautiful. The kids especially liked it when people handed out cookies! Charlie was happy to be outside - he probably doesn't even remember what it's like to be outside longer than it takes to get from the house to the car. And I'm pretty sure he was singing along on a few of the songs.

Another thing we've had more time for is playing games with the kids. Elena, Sam and I played Sorry! the other night. Elena won first (which really makes everyone happier) so then Sam and I finished the game. Sam beat me, and about 10 minutes later Elena came up to us and gave us our "prizes."

Here they are. I'll translate what they say since she's still working on sounding out words:


Here is Sam's (with a blue ribbon in the center): "Sam, You are the star. Congratulations, Sam. Best Player Ever!"



Here's mine: "Great try."