2010

Happy 2010!

It has been a little while since my last post. We’ve had quite the holiday season and a nice winter break, too! We spent the holidays down in South Bend visiting family and being absolutely pampered by Grandma! I must admit that it was pure pleasure to have a break from teaching and get a chance to spend a lot of time with Audrey. We took morning slow, with many cheerios, oranges, bananas, and books.

Audrey, Mom, and Grandma over Winter Break

Audrey was absolutely spoiled with gifts from everyone. Books, toys, clothes, a big red wagon….very generous gifts that have kept Audrey quite entertained and looking very stylish! She was the main attraction all weekend, and was exhausted by the time we returned home.

Audrey and Great Grandma Flesher playing in the new wagon!

New Year’s was also quite the undertaking, with friends from Crown Point visiting our house with their children. We had a total of five children running around and playing all kinds of games. The next day we all drove up to Gurnee to a hotel with an indoor water park. Audrey had a blast swimming and wading all over the place. She splashed and laughed, and particularly loved the water slides. At the end of our stay, she insisted on walking up the stairs and sliding down herself.

Audrey and Cousin Gail in front of the tree

The remainder of the break was quiet, although quick. It was nice to return to teaching and our daily routine, but I truly miss spending the entire day with my daughter. I now look forward to the summer when we can continue our walks all over our subdivision, play with the dog, and have many more adventures.

All the Flesher Women & Orelove Baby (From Left: Beth, Gail, Audrey, Kim, & Sarah)

Now everything is covered in snow, slumbering deeply until spring’s warm calling. Sometimes it feels like the wind is slapping your cheeks, while other times the snow falls heavily, muffling all sound except for the fluffy flakes that endlessly fall from above. The whiteness is like a blank piece of paper, free from error.