Only 26 more days until it all comes down...

Tonight we had a home tour for Relief Society. My neighbor asked if I would decorate for Christmas and do participate. I told her NO! So, here are the pictures of our decorated Christmas...they still came...no one believes me when I say no...I am way too nice!

This one is for Jessie - only my neighbor who has some style, some flair, no she is not the Nanny of which I do turn on every morning at 6:00 a.m. to watch!!!! - (if you don't watch and sing the "Nanny Song" you won't get that one!) got that this has a little bit of happenin' to it. Also a shout out of Happy Birthday to Jessie tomorrow. I remember YOUNG. It was a fun time.

This one is for Sigrid...she wanted to decorate with the

cast from Strawberry Shortcake Land.

Several "sisters" came in and could name them all. It is a fun blast from the past.

This one is of the new "Old Town" ornaments

that adorn the garland and say,"Hola" at the front door.

All in all it was a fun night. One lady commented that "I think outside of the box." I am not sure if it was a compliment because of the bright, cheery colors, or it was otherwise...

They also asked if I had any traditions for Christmas. Of course my quick reply was,"It all comes down by noon on Christmas Day!"

My Peeps...

At school we recently went on a field trip to the Rec. Center for a reading reward party. The kids were allowed to swim, etc. Before we left, I being the dutiful teacher, went over the rules of the game. I told them they were going to live Noah's Ark Rules. . .two by two. They had to have at least one buddy or more if needed. I, being hip, referred to them as their peeps. Which as you know means, my people, friends, homie's, etc. Well, I then started to create real situations that may arise...like..."If you have to use the restroom, make sure you know where your peeps are!" Being the professonial that I am, I carried on without a hesitation while scanning the room. Of course there was that handful that are euphanism smart who were giggling and looking at others to see if they got it too. Oh the great times of saying goofy things in hindsight, or trying to say a word and getting tongue tied and a close sounding swear word emerges. We are all human! Thanks for understanding...my peeps.

Birthday fun for Bob...moments with family and friends.

Auntie Peg, Olivia (who loves her Grandpa Bob) and Shelly

Bob, Megan & David

and Bode too...

Like father like son - both scratch the same way!

Sherri & Larsy

Bill Nye the "Climbing Guy" telling stories - Love you Mark!

Heidi, Grant, and Bob...someday Grant will be 60 too!

Bob as you have never seen him before...

Here are some photos done in Bob's honor. He is 60 big ones today. Thanks to his body doubles...Elle & Max Miller, and Peg on the tricycle.

The old blue chair...

At Dorothy Watkins' home sat a well worn Queen Ann chair. I wish that I had a before shot of it. When it came time to seperate her belongings, we spoke up for this chair. When it was posted on the item list it came up as the "Dorothy Larsen Chair". Further inquiry led me to the story that Dorothy Larsen was a good friend of the Watkins' family. At one time this was her chair and she passed it on to Dorothy Watkins. Well, I would like to add to the geneology of this chair...Dorothy Larsen is the great-aunt to Lars and Sigrid. Paul Larsen is a brother to their Grandpa Stephen L. Larsen. Once again it is a small world! As for the chair, it is now hip and happenin' and quite stylish in today's decorating...we love the way it turned out. Thank you Dorothy's W. & L.

The Cutest Chicken Ever!

Halle Beynon came for a look see on Halloween. . .Patty is right, she is the cutest baby ever!