Family and the Holidays

Many year I have had major let down right after the Holidays.
This year as I start the new year, I am finding that I do not have so much of a let down.
We cleared up Christmas decoration on New Year's Eve day this year, so we could start the year off clear and ready for the new experiences this year will bring. For me it worked. The last few days I've been upbeat and excited, looking forward to this next year. I have a page and a half of possible project to do for crafting, so I should not get bored. I have started an idea book of projects that I might like to  and I can add to it as ideas come to me.
I think the best part of this past season has been just enjoying the holiday and my family. Here are a few of my favorite pictures from this past holiday season with my family.
Enjoy!
Nick and Alyse's preschool program

At thanks giving Point Gardens with Nick, Aryn, Scott, Holly, Dale and myself





At the Zoo With Holly, Scott, Nick, Aryn, Ella, Joey, Alicia, Jesse, and Myself




Sunday, Dec 10th when the kiddo's spent the weekend with us and played in the first good snow

 Visiting my Mom for the weekend for her Family Days at her assisted living home


Christmas Eve day sledding 
Erik, Nick, Shawn and Dale

Aryn, Shawn and Alyse

Christmas morning

Christmas day sledding 

Alyse, nick, Jesse, and Joey

Dale, Aryn with Ella in sled, and Alyse

Christmas Day Dinner




and games
 

Just about the perfect holiday season as all my family was together for Christmas Day, Though we missed Erik's girlfriend, Marisa!

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