Visit With Friends and Family

We had a wonderful time visiting with friends and family. Unfortunately I was unable to capture (with an camera) every visit. I had coffee with Jennifer. We had lunch with Chris' sister Lacey. Chris had coffee with Pastor Gary. The girls and I visited our friends at our former school. We visited our church families both Sundays. The girls went to their former AWANA. We had lunch with Pastor Doug and Gay.

We had a wonderful time and yummy dinner with Aaron, Stephanie, Ellie and Brady.

We visited our neighbors, Wayne and Roberta. They feed us cookies and ice cream.

The girls, Dad, and I meet Laurel, Kate, Olivia and Brenna at Chuck E Cheese. We meet at 9AM and had the whole place to ourselves (except for one family of four came in near the end of our visit) for about 2 hours. To end our time, we stuffed ourselves at Home Town.


We miss all of you so much and can't wait to come back and visit.

Pizza With the Baynes Family

Years ago, the Baynes would go out to pizza with us on Sunday nights, after evening church. It has been years since we got both families together with almost everyone (we were missing my sister-n-law, Anne). It was perfect to meet at the pizza parlor on Sunday night. Elizabeth, Jamie and Emily are like sisters to me. It is fun to catch up with them, if only for a few hours. Unfortunately I didn't get many pictures. I captured Emma and Elizabeth's daughter Eva and Madi with Elizabeth's husband Tanner.

Christmas With The Brackett's

While Alice was sleeping we played Mexican Train Dominoes. It's nice to have a game that all ages enjoy playing.

We celebrated Christmas with my family the first Saturday we were in Oregon.

Christmas With The Brackett's

Grandma and Grandpa gave the girls "American Girls" (really not, but they were way cheaper). As you can see they love their dolls. Emma named hers Emily and Madi named hers Madelin.

Anne and Darryl traveled to Spain this fall and bought all three girls dresses. They enjoyed dancing around the living room.

Chris and Mom opening presents

Rusty loving his shirts

Friends

During the holidays, my high school friends (met in middle school), Jackie, Christy, and Nicole and I try to get together at least once. It doesn't always work, because although our parents still live in the area, none of us do. I was so blessed with a couple hours with them. Thanks Nicole's parents for opening your home and the yummy goodies.

Me & my family, Jackie with her husband Jaun & daughter Sabina, Christy, and Nicole & Chris

The girls were excited to open their first Christmas presents of the year.

I got to meet beautiful Sabina; what a cutie.

Thanksgiving With The Brackett's

Our feast

My Mom is the best cook. Don't argue with me, she is.

Emma agrees (smile).

All three girls love to color. Here's a moment captured while Emma and Alice busily created master pieces. Alice reminded me of when Madi would color on Emma's paper when she was younger, as Alice did it a couple of times. I don't think Emma thought it as cute as I did.

Thanksgiving With The Brackett's

Emma and Alice watching the Thanksgiving Parade.

Grandpa reading to Emma and Alice.

Chris, Madi and my brother, Darryl hanging out in the computer room.

Grandma playing Candyland with Madi and Alice. As you can see, Alice likes the cards.