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| Alayna demonstrates her form at mini-golf |
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| Grandpa John watches in awe as Alayna shows her golfing skills taught to her by her daddy! |
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| Alayna completes her 1st lap in the kiddie kars.....by herself! |
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| Her Mommy and little sister Becca decide to race her! |
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| Alayna quickly pulls ahead....... |
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| ....and leaves them behind! |
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| Later, Becca trapped her Mommy in the bounce house! |
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| Celebrating Christmas Eve with CHOCOLATE! |
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| Look Mom.....Presents!!!! |
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| A light rain turned to snow overnight about a week before Christmas. It lay on the ground most of the day but was mostly gone by the next. |
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| it melted as soon as it hit the ground but was cool to watch! |
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| Christmas light display at the Tabernacle |
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| The Tabneracle was completed in 1876; note the pipe organ. We got there way early to get good seats. |
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| John was up very early (as usual) and snapped a rare photo of the Santa Bird! The fat bird in red feathers was toting a bag of goodies for our 3 parakeets!! |
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| John opens his first gift.......from Terri & Roger |
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| Katie opens a gift.....also from Terri & Roger |
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| most of the gifts |
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| Setting the table for Christmas dinner. |
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| 2 batches chocolate/butterscotch fudge |
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| 4 batches of Sea Island Bars |
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| 3 batches of Party Pecan Balls |
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| 2 batches of Pinwheels |
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| 2 batches of candy Cane Cookies |
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| 2 batches of Chocolate Peanut Butter Kisses |
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| 2 batches of Thumbprints (apricot, raspberry & strawberry) |
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| and a triple batch of butter cookies |
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| The tables are ready |
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| we decorated a few so the children could see what to do |
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| Everyone had a great time! |
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| Our Patio Table |
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| and lights |
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| our tree |
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| and stockings |
