Monday, January 12, 2009

Holidays



This was the first year we were unable to get the group together for the Holidays due to weather, transportation, and conflicting schedules. We very much missed my Dad's "Puzzling Present" this year (though I detected a hint of relief on his part).

Rochelle and her boyfriend, Arlyn, made it out for Christmas Eve and joined Steve and I for roast turkey dinner with all the trimmings. (Rochelle, of course, had tofu) Steve worked both the 23rd and 25th, making it a very short Christmas celebration. I hate to admit it, but I didn't even bother putting up the tree this year.

Then Renee' and Ayana made it over for a belated Christmas and stayed with us for a few days. A very special treat! Ayana is very clearly and appropriately saying "Good job!" "Thank you!" and "Uh oh!" She's also learned to shake her head "no". Try as I might, I can't help but crack up. Karma, sweet karma. She's still pulling herself around on the furniture but hasn't decided to take that first step yet. She was also quite facinated by the dog which she pronounces as "Tht!"
Next year should prove to be quite a magical Christmas! She wasn't too interested in gifts this year ... except for tasting the wrapping paper. Also, we expect her little sister to be arriving late February, early March.

Rochelle and Arlyn joined us for New Years Eve Eve and we stayed up playing Pictionary and watching Season 4 Friends. Very low key and relaxed ... we are so very blessed.

Sunday, January 11, 2009

Winter Wonderland

Here are a few images of the Port Townsend area during our snow storm. We didn't get near as much snow as other towns/cities but it sure was beautiful. Record breaking 20 degree temperatures kept the snow around for a little over two weeks.