Merry Christmas...a few weeks late

Just thought I'd share some pictures from our holiday adventures. We started off in Cedar Rapids with the Day/Petska clan for some holiday cheer.

The whole family - as best shot we could get with the middle of the day sun coming in.

We got to spend some time with this little cutie pie - Nolan!

Christmas eve picture after church just before we got changed into our comfy's for the night.

 Christmas morning we got up and drove to Dubuque to spend some time with my family. Here is our family Christmas photo...again, what's with the sun getting in the way! Isn't it December?! :)

Ries clan

 Hope you all had a happy holiday season! Cheers to 2012!

XOXO - j

Interior pics

So I've been totally behind on blogging but give me a break, had a few things going on the last few weeks! :) Here are a few pictures from the inside of our house with some of the holiday decorations still up...we did get these all taken down and the house cleaned yesterday so you'll have to wait until next year to see it all decked out in person.

Enjoying the basement when Brian's parents and grandparents stopped by for a visit.

Brian's beloved Hawkeye bar

the backside of the bar

He's ready to party!

Fireplace in the basement

Main living room

Me in the office

Kitchen view

Mud room

View from entry

This is the 2nd tree Grandma and Gramp have passed on to us so only fitting that we have a picture with them in front of it!

We are still working to get a few more things hung and Brian thoroughly enjoys me walking around trying to find the right spot for decorative items. One day it's in one spot and the next day it's moved somewhere else! We are getting there and feeling very settled! The baby's crib will be here later this week so more updates to come on the nursery. Off to hang a few more things on the wall!

XOXO - j