Christmas Recap

We stayed in STL for Christmas this year and it was very relaxing and good to be together.  We were able to spend some time the week before Christmas with our dear friend, Mandy.  Then, Jared’s Dad and sister came out to visit us for a few days.  It felt good to not be traveling, but I have to admit it wasn’t easy being away from my side of the family.  I wish we could see them more, but that’s just the way things go when you’re monetarily challenged!  I’ll stop talking and pass you on to the pictures.  By the way…..most of these were taken with my old camera.  I got a NEW camera for Christmas, and I am thrilled.

This angel topped our tree when I was growing up.  My Mom passed it on to me, and I love it.

Mandy took these pics and we were laughing at the look on my face by the end of our fun.

Our Christmas meal with Jared’s Dad and sis

Gage with his new camera (wearing his new, handmade cape from Granny)

Ready to work with his new tools

Seriously?  That’s it?

Downtown STL

Winter Wonderland at Tilles Park

Made from a soda can on a tree representing Uganda (at Lady of the Shrine display)

His very own dinosaur egg!

Wow. Now that I uploaded all of the pictures I can totally tell which ones were taken with my new camera.  Can you guys?

And, last but not least………. In case you, who are far off, wonder how my belly is growing these days:

(The smudges that appear to be on my clothes is toothpaste on the mirror.  Welcome to my boy’s bathroom!)

And, that’s all, folks!  Happy new year!!!