Tuesday, December 30, 2008

what iowans do when it snows in Portland...


We had an atypical snow storm around Christmas this year which I am sure you all heard about. 14 or so inches and an actual white Christmas! When it first started to snow my husband decided we should throw as much as possible on our somewhat steep driveway so the kids could sled while it lasted. Little did we know it was going to keep snowing for a while...

Monday, December 29, 2008

Happy Holidays everyone! My best gift of the season is sitting in the center of this photo. With some frequent flyer miles we were able to get Aaron home after 5 years. It was a wonderful visit with him, but all too short. It was the first time he has been in our home in Tennessee. He and his brothers laughed and joked around. All three talk and sounded so much alike that I had to check to see who was actually talking. Nathan and Ryan are not such "little" brothers any longer. It was great seeing all three interacting together with common interests. Wish we could of kept Aaron through Christmas . . . maybe another year.

Saturday, December 27, 2008

christmas fun!


I wasn't even there - Karla emailed this picture to me - but I couldn't resist posting a picture of Grandpa Marv playing Guitar Hero with his grandaughter Emily...

Monday, December 22, 2008

Leo Kathy Aaron Kelly Pablo/Martin Maggie Nico Bridget John-Christmas 08

Hi Everyone...Merry Christmas!  One of my New Years Resolutions is going to be visiting and contributing to this blog.  It is so great that we have it; such an easy way to stay in touch with each other. This photo was taken at Aaron and Kellys place on Nov 30 when we were celebrating Aarons birthday.

Last night we had our 20th annual Christmas Caroling party. Between 40 and 60 of us go around to different people who don't get out much anymore and sing carols on their front lawns.  We also sang to Sister Muriel on the phone.  Always fun. Kathy makes a big pot of chili and hot spiced wine for when we get back to the house. 

Wishing everyone out there a great Christmas and a Happy 2009! Stay well and lets stay connected.  Leo

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Monday, December 08, 2008

happy holidays!


We're staying in Portland again this year which means our chances of a white Christmas are pretty much nil - unless we decide to drive to Mt. Hood...

Here's hoping everyone has a wonderful holiday season!

Tuesday, December 02, 2008

Kate and Miles


Kate and Miles with suckers compliments of the hair salon. Miles just got a hair cut.