Christmas around here.

A couple of favorite things during Christmas, for me, are getting cards (especially with pictures!) and our Christmas tree.

This year we taped the cards to the door from our kitchen to laundry room so we could look at them all the time!

I love our bright tree....though without Auntie Paula's skills, it would never look so nice!!

What are some of your favorite things?

Ashlynn's New Do.

Ashlynn had her hair cut today and she couldn't wait to show you all! They even flat ironed it for her and she has decided that's what she wants for Christmas...I guess when you've never had your hair straight before it's a real treat :-)!!

Here it is:

Milan's stocking is complete!

Check it out here.

The many faces of Gage.

He's loving the camera right now....and I'm loving him!

Some good tunes.

Aside from the classic Perry Como, Nat King Cole and Dean Martin, this has become my favorite Christmas CD this year! There are some amazing tracks including a blues/jazz version of What Child is This?, a song they wrote that I might listen to all year long (Hallelujah-Light has Come), and many other classic Christmas songs they arranged beautifully! If you especially like singing along, this is a must, you can join in with the harmonies :-).Check it out!

Mimi and Papa's....without Mimi and Papa :-(

Since Grams and Gramps have been in San Diego we haven't ventured south for a visit. Well, Aunt Betty gave me a call and reminded me that we did have cousins and Aunts and Uncles we could visit so the kids and I hopped in the car and headed south. The mention of Christmas candy being made and a little warmer weather helped too :-)!! Here are a few pictures for you, Mimi and Papa, in honor of "coffee with Mimi"....they had it every. single. day.

Addie begged for a cup herself...maybe next time....

Thanksgiving '09

First, we need to start with what is important...FOOD!

Here are the rolls courtesy of Our Best Bites:

Here are the pies, we had apple, pumpkin and cherry, mmmmmmm!

Dale modeling and using the apron I made for him:

Jake and Addie:

Ashlynn beating all of us at the game table:

Gage feeling privileged to sit at the head of the table (how that happened only Grandpa knows...):

Ryde making his usual face for the camera:

We had a great day and ate until we couldn't move...hey, it's tradition. And we've just sort of been eating ever since. Snickerdoodles. Pecan Balls. Peanut Butter Blossoms (my personal fave). Christmas colored M&M's. Welcome holiday season!