It may be cliche', but SuperDad would like to take a moment to reflect on the year that has passed. Many milestones were reached: Bear started walking, Monkey finally became potty-trained, and SuperDad's beloved Ford pickup, Festus, turned 30 years old.
The first quarter of the year found the Iowagner's splitting forces to conquer opposite hemispheres. SuperMom n' Kids would head nearly 8,300 southwest to the beautiful South Island of New Zealand. They would spend nearly three months (Feb.-May) visiting and helping SuperMom's sister. Whilst they were there Monkey decided she finally wanted to be potty-trained. Also Bear took his first steps. All I can say is thank goodness for webcams and YouTube! We definitely proved the adage, 'distance makes the heart grow fonder'. Thankfully SuperDad was able to regroup with his long seperated family for two weeks and tour a good portion of the island. It was an unforgettable experience. See our very first posting ever for more details.
The rest of the year was spent recovering from the 24+ hour flight home...Just kidding! It was spent doing some home remodeling, yard work, Monkey starting school, stressing over work, money, kids, etc. Yes, we are now fully domesticated.
You can see our additional milestones by looking at our past posts. Now, come with me on a pictorial journey of the last few weeks of 2008. I hope you enjoy the ride!
Spreading 'Reindeer Dust' (oatmeal and glitter) so Santa can Find Us!
Nice Shot of the Bedecked HQ (and SuperMom's backside!)
Christmas Morn. Note Monkey's Anticipation
Bear Showing Off His New 'Keen' (Lightning McQueen) Shirt
SuperMom and Bear Relaxing Together With His New SpongeBob Book
Monkey's Friend, Danny J, Trying to Braid Her Hair
Monkey's Joker Impersonation: PBJ Style
On a parting note, to clear up the mystery of this post's title SuperMom and I rang in the New Year by sipping our Welch's Sparkling White Grape Juice (a.k.a.-mock champagne) from Winnie the Pooh kids cups. Because, you know the Iowagners are always high class! :)
-Peace out!
3 comments:
"Because, you know the Iowagners are always high class!"
This is the best line ever. You two crack me up and you are most certainly high class, pooh cups and all.
I wanted to do the reindeer food on the lawn too, but I wimped out..to cold! Did you get our Christmas Card? I hope I sent it to the right place, if not some other family is enjoying it I'm sure ;)
Ha ha ha, you guys rock. :)
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