Holiday Prep, Ear Surgery and Snow Day

The weekend allowed Liz and I to get ready for Evan's first Christmas. We did some shopping on Saturday, starting at 6:10 a.m. Evan decided that he needed to be up, so we decided to make the most of it and run errands. We started at a store that rhymes with "Fal-Tart", as my Aunt Roxanne calls it so they don't get credit, and found that is a great time to shop because no one is there.

Additionally, we were able to purchase our first official family Christmas tree from Indian Creek Nursery. I felt like Clark Griswold when the guy asked, "Do you want me to tie it down on the top of your car?" The picture says it best and I promise we did not come home with a squirrel embedded in the tree for a surpise later at the family gathering.

Evan's ear tube surgery was a great success and he came through with flying colors. Dr. Quinlan, who did the operation, stated that, "He is very mild-mannered young man and he did just great." Grandma Sandy has been visiting and spoiling Evan. Quality time with grandma, even at 9 months, is always special.

Liz and I enjoyed a shorter day today because of the snow. With everything closing in Omaha on Tuesday afternoon and evening, it was a nice surprise. We are waiting for the "blizzard" that is yet to come, but we are supposed to get around 9 inches and winds of 20 - 40 mph. We are definitely getting close and we are hoping for another snow day tomorrow. Enjoy the photos.