Cherishing the Moments

Many cherished memories were made over the final weeks of 2009. Because of those precious family times, I have been enjoying a few weeks of a technology hiatus. Now to catch you up on all that has transpired in the Kleis household over the holidays. The 12 days (literally) of Christmas were passed with Munga, Gramma and Uncle Ben visiting from Michigan. Our time with them passed entirely too quickly! Some highlights included: everyone in good health, game nights playing Skip-bo and Settlers of Catan, enduring frigid temps that even the Michigianders were complaining about, re-celebrating my 32nd birthday, Wii sports competitions, snowball fights, a Torino tour and much more.

Upon their departure on the 30th, it was then time to prepare for hosting a New Year's Eve party for 19 people. Most everyone from our core-group was able to come bringing pizza and other northern Italian traditional New Year's foods (i.e. lentils and boiled sausage that is stuffed in a pig's hock). The kids enjoyed ringing in the New Year for the first time until 1am. Sparklers and what would be an illegal firecracker in the US was lit to make for a great fireworks display in front of our house. Since January 1, we have been resting much and enjoying lots more family time together. So enough with the written stuff and on to some pictures, eh?!

Our First Snowfall - 19 December

Christmas Eve 2009



Christmas 2009

Snowball Fights

Torino Tour - 26 December