Family Togetherness on Christmas Day 2007

The Folks with most of their childrent and mom holding grandbaby Colin. We always have to take at least two pictures, since mom's eyes will invariably be in some not-all-the-way-open state... Love you mom!

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Sorry girls, we are shiny--shoulda hit the powder room for a nose-powdering! In any case, I love these pics of us! L to R: Matt, 32; Molly, 28; me, 36; Elise, 24, and Luke, 30. We miss Caleen in Dallas and Maren in Las Vegas.

Leo's Christmas Dinner

Leo's version of Christmas Dinner: two rolls--whole wheat--eaten away from the family while wearing Uncle Matts hat and drawing (or perhaps composing haiku?). No, the beer on the table is not his!

Claudia's 12th Birthday

On December 22, 2007, Claudia turned 12 years old. Her dad baked this cake for her and we ordered pizza. At breakfast, Claudia opened presents, then she and I got all dressed up (I even wore heels, which I complained about all day, huh girlie?!) and went and got our nails manicured, then went to lunch with Pop & DeeDee. After that, DeeDee took us to see The Nutcracker Ballet. Of course, we didn't get pictures of us in our finery--how lame are we?! Claudia didn't really want a big party (!?!), but we really enjoyed our family celebrations. Love you, Claudia!