Cell phone vs clothes washer

I've been grieving over a recent cell phone tragedy. A cell phone, no matter how dirty, does not come out of a normal wash cycle functioning properly. Drying it with a hair dryer for 2 hours after doesn't seem to help either. (It's really dry now at least!) I'm hoping for some sort of Christmas miracle. I've been a really good mom and wife this year, so maybe Santa can fix my wireless mishap.

We are otherwise enjoying our time in CA. Adam and I have been sick. He's on the mend and I'm in the middle of a drippy nose and a bit of a tickle in my throat. Belle seems to want her 2 year molars for Christmas and has been a bit fussy. Emily is enjoying playing with grandparents and cousins and is keeping happy and healthy so far.

So this holiday season, please keep your cell phones away from washing machines or at least away from me when I'm in a clothes washing frenzy.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Pre-Thanksgiving feast

Here are some fun pics of our pre-Thanksgiving. We spent Thanksgiving with the Tuckers this year and the kids had a GREAT time playing. I almost felt neglectful since I hardly interacted with the kids during the visit. I would have just been in the way, so I busied myself with adult conversation and interaction which was fun too.
The wild kids enjoyed their turkey.
I finally got a picture of Adam without him posing like a monster or something other than himself. Doesn't he look subdued? Must be the tryptophan from the turkey kicking in.