Monday, December 26, 2011

More Christmas

We had 20 people over the weekend (and 7 dogs).  At Christmas dinner, we had 18 people.  Even our table won't seat that many!  17 of those stayed the night, and in the morning, #18 returned for breakfast with us.  It was awesome.  (I do wonder where our cats went.)  :)

Christine and Carl Carney (right) with their 4 kids:  Travis, Matthew, Denise, and Lora (me).
And that led to this:

Chris and Carl's whole family!
Carrie, Travis,
Michael, Wynn, Ariana, Lora, Matthew
Eric, Denise, Amanda, Chris (with Cameron), Carl
Andrew, Conor
Gabrian


All of the girls - Wynn agreed to join.

All Nana's girls.
Oh my word - aren't they beautiful?!
Wynn and Auntie Denise.

All of the guys - Wynn insisted.  :)

Christmas, Summarized

A Christmas toast.
Wynn and Ariana

Gabrian with his present from Santa.

Wynn and Auntie

Ari, the red-horned reindeer.

The bag says, "Smile if you've been naughty."

Andrew

Wynn and Gabrian

Ariana

Amandrew

Gabrian

Cameron

Conor

Ari, Gabrian, Wynn, & Nana

The Brain and Matthew

Conor

Cameron

Saturday, December 17, 2011

Monday, December 12, 2011

Carousel 2011

Sigh. So disappointed in the pictures. Carousel pictures are hard anyway with low light, orange light, and fast movement. Add to that the fact that our camera desperately needs to be sent for repairs (dropped and is not calibrated correctly and autofocus lens broken), and these pictures leave much to be desired. Still, the kids had a great time, and it's something that the whole family does together. I love that part!
Wynn & Ari

Conor and bandaged hand
(Crazy lady peeking out under his arm!)

Me, Ari, and Wynn.

Cameron, Conor, part of Gabrian, me, and Ari.
Love her smile!!

Cameron

Mandy and Ariana

Andrew
(De ge Doo-Doo)

Gabrian, the Green-eyed Goonie

Conor-man
(I'm not sure he likes to be called Angel Boy anymore - but he still is!)

Wynn, figuring it all out!

Cameron, Wynn, Gabrian

Cameron
The 'Spie doing his best to try to smile instead of grimace.  :)

Nice picture of Michael and Gabrian

More realistic picture of Michael and Gabrian.

Wynn
How is it that she does not know she's beautiful?
(OK.  I guess that's better than conceit, but look at her!)

Yes, Santa, we've been good . . . for the last half hour!