Tea Time

Here are some scenes from a sweet birthday party DD went to. The "ladies" picked out an evening gown, jewelry and hat, applied makeup and ate and drank from real china.

Citizen Honors

Stallions on Parade

The kids and I went to see the Lippizaner Stallions recently. The show was just "eh", DD was funny. Hubby had told her before the show that the horses would be wearing hats, jumping through hoops of fire and riding other horses. She was a little disappointed that they only "danced" ballet and performed fancy footwork.

Grant had the most fun doing this

January Climb

We climbed Pinnacle Mountain a couple of weekends ago. It was a beautiful windy day. We watched birds soaring and spent a long time at the top in silence, drinking in the scenery.

Holiday Shots

Finally, some Christmas pictures! I tried a new slideshow function to show them but I couldn't get the kinks out. So, at long last, here they are!

This one was taken by DS from under the tree

DD decorating

After the Community Chorus' performance of Handel's Messiah. I sing alto in the group.

Daughter, Mom and I took a trolley ride before her performance in the Nutcracker. She was a little mouse this year.

Christmas cookie decorating has become one of our little traditions.

A plethora of stocking goodies on Christmas morning!

Opening presents

Spike got in on the action too!

Playing with one of the gifts she got, a "shining star"

DD playing with his new PSP

Hubby and I by the lake at Uncle Bill's house Christmas evening

Cousins

Watching Uncle Paul, they are supposed to be singing

Left to right: Jace (Miranda's), Jackson and Luke (Johnnie's), Grant, Lilly, Abby (Amber's) and Evan (Bradley's)

At Troy's house: Parker, Lilly and Grant

Aaron and Spencer

Troy and Parker played Christmas carols for us

Roasting marshmallows

Playing Pictionary

Group shot 2007

Wow, Christmas has come and gone. I packed the last ornament and swept up stray pine needles yesterday. This morning when I woke up and walked into the living room I was a little sad that the tree wasn't there casting its warm glow in the room. We all had a great holiday. Christmas morning DS tried to wake us at 4:30 am, thankfully he was easily persuaded to go back to bed until 6:30. The kids were estactic and greatful for their presents. I love seeing them happy. Christmas evening as per tradition we drove to Uncle Bills to eat and laugh and eat some more. The next day we went to brothers house for more food and fun. We played Pictionary, Family Feud and Gestures. DD recorded some very interesting video as you will see. Spencer and Aaron were there for a little while, it was great to see them again. The following Saturday Hubby and I went to a cocktail party and caught up with some old friends. We laughed and laughed and hugged and reminenced. I love my friends!!!!! For New Year's Eve Chris and the kids and I just hung out together and blew a few fireworks at midnight. DD didn't make it until the turn of the year though, but she did try.

It has been so long since I have posted, I have been caught up in the activities of Christmas and I was sick for a while. I will continue to post some pictures from the events in December.

DD was in a dance recital and the Nutcracker on the same day. This picture was taken after the recital.

DD and I having dinner downtown before the Nutcracker.


We went to Mom and Dad's Christmas weekend.


The kids were in the Christmas pagent at church.


Two wise men, too cute!