Time to Play

Finally when everything is opened, they can take a few minutes to actually play with their gifts.

This is Thrilling!!!

I just snapped away, the girls loved everything they opened. I hope they stay like this forever.

Christmas Morn 2006

Sophia was the first one up, but then she usally is the first one up regardless. Paige had her hair in curlers, which her Dad helped her remove, before they moved into the big room to see what Santa brought.

Christmas Eve with the Schraders

We had a delicious dinner at the Schraders. Afterwards we opened presents. the Girls received a Vanity and make-up which Paige immediately wanted Jen to apply!

Pre-Christmas Swim

Just 3 days before Christmas and it really is warm. the Girls and Boda decided to go for a little dip. I stayed in the Hot Tub were it was a little warmer.

Cookie Exchange

St Paul's Christmas Program/ Golden Sandals

The best part of the program was the Treats afterwards.

My Freshly Painted Bedroom

Karen, Greg and Mo all joined in and painted my bedroom. It looks beautiful. They all put some hard work into completing that job. THANK-YOU SO MUCH!

 

Parting Shots of Greg & Karen's Visit

Halloween-----------The cast from the Wizard of Oz Uncle Greg returns to Elementary School to check out the lunches with Emma. NASA blow-up that Greg and Emma visit. 

Dog Beach ( An Artistic View)

Here we are still on our Dog Beach. Gregory got a little artsy with his shot of the boardwalk thru the Dunes.

Space Shuttle STS-116 12/9/06 2147hrs Blastoff!

Dog Beach

While Gregory and Karen were here we went for a walk on the "Dog Beach" an area where dogs are allowed as long as they are on a leash. Melissa keeps Loki on a llllllllooooonnnnggggggggg leash. It was a beautiful day so the dogs went for a swim .

We also saw a Gopher Tortoise, which I believe is endangered, since every time someone digs one up in an area were they are doing development there is a story in the newspaper.

St Paul's Halloween Party

Glenda, the Good Witch

Dorothy and Toto

The children line up for the parade. If you have not figured out by now halloween is a big deal here in Florida....

 

Finally ---the party is Over

We ended the party with a game of Musical chairs. This is Karen's creation for Paige.....I am not sure exactly what it is---but paige seems to enjoy it. Karen does some face painting.

More Party

Emma tries bobbing for apples. Paige really knows how to sink her teeth into it.