crackling fire

a couple of nights ago the weather dropped down to the mid-30's and we were so excited even though we knew it would be up to a horrifying 80 degrees on christmas day. we wanted to take advantage of the cold weather by enjoying our first fire of the christmas season. we also thought it would be nice to watch one of our favorite christmas movies, home alone, while enjoying the fire. well, as luck should have it, natalie got sick that night. her and russell had been fighting a cold all last weekend and early this week so i guess it caught up to her. it turns out she had a double ear infection which brought on the fever and vomiting. needless to say that night was rough on all of us, especially her :( we didn't exactly enjoy the fire, NOR did we get to watch our movie that night; russ laid in bed with natalie (as per her request for "daddy") and i sat on the couch alone while i watched my show Intervention. i was, however, able to take some pictures... (but of course!)

* the fire was so delightful*

p.s. natalie is feeling MUCH better today. i think it has something to do with the fact that she got to see her FAVORITE doctor at her sick appointment yesterday (she loves that man... and so do we!)... and of course, the antibiotics are helping too :)

p.s.s. russ and i were able to watch HOME ALONE last night, while i wrapped gifts and fought to keep my eyes open. sleep is so hard to get these days!

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVE TO EVERYONE!