AscencioFamilyBlog: December 2010

It's been a while since we've made a post.

That's because we have been busy!

In fact, we are still busy.

I believe that the majority of families out there can say the same thing.

But, I'm making time to share our stories with you.

Since our last post, here is what we've been doing...

PreSchool Thanksgiving Program

Abby did SOOO good! Until she saw Mom and Dad (which happened about 60 seconds after the program started), and then it was melt-down city. She was the kid who was loud and disruptive to the entire program. Actually, she probably wasn't that bad. Nothing a little pumpkin pie couldn't fix!

This was our first "School Program" and we are still getting used to realizing our children aren't perfect (very close though ;-))

Meeting Baby Alex

It was a sweet day when we finally met Alex.

Living far away from family is hard when you miss out on special events.

It doesn't feel right not be able to witness it in person and only be able to experience it with pictures and phone calls.

Alex is a very sweet baby.

She happily went to anyone wanting to hold her and soaked up all the love from the family.

Abby especially loved on her.

Thanksgiving in Milwaukee with the Cernech Family

The Cernech Family hosted Thanksgiving. Grandma and Grandpa from Florida were there, and Zoi (the dog). The Werries Family. The Lee Family. The Wilner Family. Aunt Loretta and a few others, too. We roasted two turkeys. Richard made Grandma's Banana and Pumpkin breads, candy and cookies for everyone. We all helped out in the kitchen rather cooking or cleaning. Grandma and Grandpa made cookies with the Grandkids. We had our sorta-Annual Bingo game for the kids. And, we all helped Rich and Jen get rid of some extra wine they had in their kitchen. That's what family is all about!

Alex's Baptism

Alex was baptised the Saturday after Thanksgiving. We were all able to witness it and it was a wonderful thing. She wore the 'family' baptismal gown. The gown was purchased for Aunt Karen in 1973. It has been worn by Aunt Karen, myself, Aunt Loretta, Elisabeth, Hannah, Abby and now Alex.

Aunt Bub's Confirmation

The next weekend, Aunt Bub was confirmed in Kalamazoo. (Aunt Loretta has had the nickname of 'Bud' since she was very little. Abby can't say 'Loretta' but she does say "Aunt Bub" very well!)