Sunday, January 4, 2009

Texas and Back











We spent the Christmas holiday in Texas. It was so nice to spend time with Martin's family. I love sitting around hearing Martin and his family interact since I really haven't had too many opportunities to watch him around his family. It's fun to see how they all relate to each other. And it's fun to be a part of it too.

Martin's sister Melanie has two completely lovely girls with a third to be born any day now. We were hoping she'd go into labor a little early so we could meet Kratky girl #3 (as far as I know, they haven't decided on a name yet. Martin was pushing for Martina but I don't think they were going for it)

And after getting back for a couple days, my best friend jess came to spend new years with us. It was her first visit to our new place here so it was fun to actually have a guest room for her to stay in. Although, can you believe she actually said that she kind of missed the little place we had before. I told her she was crazy. Here are photos from Martin's mom and Jess of the holidays.

Jessica always does a great job of documenting our times together. She got a really funny video of me trying to dis-prove the idea that it's impossible to swallow a tablespoon of cinnamon. Hopefully, I'll be able to share it soon.

6 comments:

ktkolb said...

yayyy!! guitar hero!!!

nikki said...

I was totally thinking of that time we played in your basement. that was fun. Got your voicemail and was bummed I couldn't talk. I'll try to call you soon to catch up, miss you!!

Emily said...

looks like a super fun Christmas!!! I totally hear what you mean about understanding your husband more by witnessing how the family interacts. The first few visits to Erik's parents' after getting married were like total eye-openers--wow!!! Saw things in an entirely new light. Good stuff! haha! Gotta love those family dynamics, right?!

Jess said...

I loved hanging with you too...tons. :)

melanie said...

that was so fun! thanks again for treking all the way to houston to see us... we LOVED having you guys here. wish laney could've made her appearance a little sooner so you could have met her, but it will just be one more thing to look forward to next time we see you. love ya!

J&B said...

I abolutely LOVE the pic of Melanie and Mrs. McReynolds!!! The love of a Mother on the floor rubbing the ankles of her very pregnant daughter. Precious! Melanie looks amazing pregnant!