Happy (belated) Independence Day America!

Hope you all enjoyed the fourth!  I had a great day in the Seattle sunshine, with family and new friends.  Here is a peak at the day:

Happy (almost) New Year!

This video has been flying around the past couple of days, but I just had to join the bandwagon and share it as well...

Love it--his over-extended chin, her ukulele and all the smiles at the end.  So cute.

Hope you have a safe and happy New Year's!

Merry (almost) Christmas!

(Clockwise from top left: 1. $1 stockings I picked up from World Market a couple years back; 2. snowman fridge courtesy of my  awesome Grandma; 3. nativity set which was given to me last Christmas; 4. the wreath I made, dropped, broke and remade last weekend).

Just a little Instagram peek at my Christmas decor around Minihouse (which is what I lovingly call the cottage I moved into at the end of October).  Isn't the snowman fridge awesome?  My grandma actually sent it to my five year old niece, but they have a stainless steel/non-magnetic fridge, so I lucked out and claimed it as my own.

My brothers and their families are with the in-laws this year, so we had our Hoffman Family Christmas last night.  And with Christmas music playing in the office today, I think I finally feels like Santa's coming. ;)  But before he does I wanted to wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas!

And an angel of the Lord suddenly stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them; and they were terribly frightened. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people; for today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. This will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”

- Luke 2: 9-12

Happy Valentine's Day!

Having never been the biggest fan of Valentine's Day, and somewhat cynical in nature, I'm not at all surprised that I haven't taken very many pictures of hearts this year.  But as much as I am cynical, I am equally a romantic softie.  (Sorry Michael, you sure do have your hands full) :)  Here are some of my favorite heart/love shots from the year.  And in all seriousness, I hope you have a love filled day.

A Very Hoffman Christmas

Michael surprised and spoiled me this Christmas with a camera I've had my eye on for quite some time (isn't he dreamy?).  He gave it to me on Christmas Eve, which we celebrated with his family.  Which means I spent most of Christmas day staring through the viewfinder of my new Canon Rebel T1i.  Here is a glimpse of Christmas 2010 at the Hoffman house...

It was a wonderful Christmas.  I'm so glad I was able to spend time with my family, nap in front of the fireplace, and take way too many pictures.  I am truly blessed.  Merry (belated) Christmas everyone!