Memories of today give us promise for tomorrow and good cheer;
We wish you and yours memories to share."
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Trey, Wendy, Alexander and Noah
Friday, December 24, 2010
Merry Christmas 2010
"Memories of long ago have kept us warm through the years;
Memories of today give us promise for tomorrow and good cheer;
We wish you and yours memories to share."
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Trey, Wendy, Alexander and Noah
Memories of today give us promise for tomorrow and good cheer;
We wish you and yours memories to share."
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Trey, Wendy, Alexander and Noah
Christmas Eve
We were home a day before heading out on our next road trip. Thankfully this distance was much shorter--1 1/2 hours to Lima, Ohio to visit Trey's parents and celebrate Christmas Eve.
Wendy and Trey: December 24, 2010
Dee and Arlene wearing their Christmas gifts from their sister Cheryl
The boys opening their Christmas Eve gift
Haiden opening his Christmas Eve gift
Preparing for the "Right Family" Christmas story and then a crazy round of the "Twelve Days of Christmas"
Ryan, now 21, was our ring bearer when Trey and I were married. He's pictured with his girlfriend, Jenna.
Trey and his Aunt Cheryl have traded "candy jokes" ever since Trey offered salt flavored salt water taffy when their two families were vacationing at Disney World in the 1980's. This year Cheryl sent gross Jelly Bellys-some of the flavors include: skunk smell, pencil shavings, baby wipe, rotten egg and vomit to name a few. Trey and his cousin Tracy deciding who should try the next jelly bean.
"Here, try this!" Trey offers. Notice a poker face Alexander--he's not revealing the flavor, "just try it".
Poor Aunt Helen--unsuspecting victim to Trey and her daughter Tracy's jelly belly tricks. Tracy gave her a "baby wipe" flavored jelly bean and well, the picture tells the rest of the story.
Chris and Trey: December 24, 2010
Every year, I take a picture of Ryan and the boys. My boys admire Ryan and enjoy any time they can spend with him.
Wendy and Trey: December 24, 2010
Dee and Arlene wearing their Christmas gifts from their sister Cheryl
The boys opening their Christmas Eve gift
Haiden opening his Christmas Eve gift
Preparing for the "Right Family" Christmas story and then a crazy round of the "Twelve Days of Christmas"
Ryan, now 21, was our ring bearer when Trey and I were married. He's pictured with his girlfriend, Jenna.
Trey and his Aunt Cheryl have traded "candy jokes" ever since Trey offered salt flavored salt water taffy when their two families were vacationing at Disney World in the 1980's. This year Cheryl sent gross Jelly Bellys-some of the flavors include: skunk smell, pencil shavings, baby wipe, rotten egg and vomit to name a few. Trey and his cousin Tracy deciding who should try the next jelly bean.
"Here, try this!" Trey offers. Notice a poker face Alexander--he's not revealing the flavor, "just try it".
Poor Aunt Helen--unsuspecting victim to Trey and her daughter Tracy's jelly belly tricks. Tracy gave her a "baby wipe" flavored jelly bean and well, the picture tells the rest of the story.
Chris and Trey: December 24, 2010
Every year, I take a picture of Ryan and the boys. My boys admire Ryan and enjoy any time they can spend with him.
The girls, Shiha and Sophie, playing "tug of war"
Sally and Tracy
Alexander and Noah with Great G'ma Pace
May your day be full of peace, love and joy! Merry Christmas!
Visit to Hilton Head
Rather than visit during Thanksgiving, we opted to spend more time in Hilton Head and traveled South the week prior to Christmas. It was fun to see all the holiday decorations and to fondly recognize several items that Mom has displayed since I was a young girl. We were able to spend some time with Trey's family in Columbia, SC before arriving at my parent's home in Sun City Hilton Head. We were excited to celebrate Boo's birthday with her this year. She requested a special dinner which Mom prepared and we shared with my aunts and uncle too.
A visit to Harbor Town resulted in the purchase of "Hilton Head-opoly". We played a couple of "intense" rounds before finally agreeing to "end the game" after 2 hours of play.
Our favorite Sun City Hilton Head residents: Uncle Len, Aunt Gilly, Aunt Naomi and my parents
Noah worked hard during the month of December in school creating a "pop-up" book. He wrapped the gift at school and gave it to my parents for Christmas. Noah did a wonderful job writing his story as well as creating a "pop-up" element for each page. What a treasure for my parents to keep and enjoy!
My sister was a little disappointed when she recognized that she and Noah are now the same height! It was fun for the boys to spend time with Aunt Boo. I know she misses her "big buddy" and "little buddy" as much as they miss her.
My parents and the boys: December 2010
Ciao taking a break underneath the living room Christmas tree.
Our annual visit to Harbor Town and South Beach on Hilton Head Island, SC
Our new "Salty Dog" t-shirts
Mom and Dad, we love that we were able to spend time with you at the holidays and thank you for your Southern hospitality. We had a wonderful time and look forward to seeing you again this spring and/or summer. Love you both very much!!
A visit to Harbor Town resulted in the purchase of "Hilton Head-opoly". We played a couple of "intense" rounds before finally agreeing to "end the game" after 2 hours of play.
Our favorite Sun City Hilton Head residents: Uncle Len, Aunt Gilly, Aunt Naomi and my parents
Noah worked hard during the month of December in school creating a "pop-up" book. He wrapped the gift at school and gave it to my parents for Christmas. Noah did a wonderful job writing his story as well as creating a "pop-up" element for each page. What a treasure for my parents to keep and enjoy!
My sister was a little disappointed when she recognized that she and Noah are now the same height! It was fun for the boys to spend time with Aunt Boo. I know she misses her "big buddy" and "little buddy" as much as they miss her.
My parents and the boys: December 2010
Ciao taking a break underneath the living room Christmas tree.
Our annual visit to Harbor Town and South Beach on Hilton Head Island, SC
Our new "Salty Dog" t-shirts
Mom and Dad, we love that we were able to spend time with you at the holidays and thank you for your Southern hospitality. We had a wonderful time and look forward to seeing you again this spring and/or summer. Love you both very much!!
Christmas Traditions
Since our return to Ohio in June 2007, we have driven through the "Festival of Lights" at Alum Creek each Christmas. Although the sets remain the same, it's still fun to look at all the different displays. The snow was falling as we drove through the park adding to the holiday magic. 
At the "lodge" there's a special room reserved for Santa and his visitors. Each family takes a number and waits for their turn with Santa--would you believe that this year we were Sant's first visitors of the evening?! Since the boys are older, it's the only way I can encourage them to have pictures taken with Santa.
At the "lodge" there's a special room reserved for Santa and his visitors. Each family takes a number and waits for their turn with Santa--would you believe that this year we were Sant's first visitors of the evening?! Since the boys are older, it's the only way I can encourage them to have pictures taken with Santa.
Merry Christmas 2010
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Cousins: December 2010
Alexander (14), Haiden (almost 7) and Noah (11)
Lima, Ohio, December 4, 2010
Since returning to Ohio, each year early in December, Trey's parents request the presence of the boys for a weekend of Christmas celebrating. While I was away visiting my family last weekend, the boys ventured to Lima for their annual event. Grammy packs as much as she can into a weekend! The boys awoke last Saturday and after finishing chores to earn Christmas spending money, Trey's parents took them bowling (Noah beat Alexander by a point--you know how well THAT went over), shopping, to the Christmas tree festival and then to a movie. Following dinner, Uncle Chris, Trey's Dad and the boys watched Uncle Chris' friend cage wrestle. It was a full day ending after midnight. The next morning the boys arose early to make homemade cinnamon sugar donuts and then the infamous cookie baking and decorating. I regret not taking pictures of this year's "masterpieces" as they were the best the boys have ever created. Dee mentioned that Alexander was quite meticulous with his decorating this year--a far cry from when he was 3 and dumped as much suger, sprinkles and other decorations onto his cookies. Dee and Larry, thanks again for a memorable weekend for the boys--we're happy that you were able to spend the weekend with all 3 grandchildren.
Lima, Ohio, December 4, 2010
Since returning to Ohio, each year early in December, Trey's parents request the presence of the boys for a weekend of Christmas celebrating. While I was away visiting my family last weekend, the boys ventured to Lima for their annual event. Grammy packs as much as she can into a weekend! The boys awoke last Saturday and after finishing chores to earn Christmas spending money, Trey's parents took them bowling (Noah beat Alexander by a point--you know how well THAT went over), shopping, to the Christmas tree festival and then to a movie. Following dinner, Uncle Chris, Trey's Dad and the boys watched Uncle Chris' friend cage wrestle. It was a full day ending after midnight. The next morning the boys arose early to make homemade cinnamon sugar donuts and then the infamous cookie baking and decorating. I regret not taking pictures of this year's "masterpieces" as they were the best the boys have ever created. Dee mentioned that Alexander was quite meticulous with his decorating this year--a far cry from when he was 3 and dumped as much suger, sprinkles and other decorations onto his cookies. Dee and Larry, thanks again for a memorable weekend for the boys--we're happy that you were able to spend the weekend with all 3 grandchildren.
Friday, December 10, 2010
Sophie Turns 3!
Golden Retriever Poem
G is for gentleness that is their Canine art.
O is for the openness residing in their heart.
L is for the love distributed with ease.
D is for the desire they have for touch, for praise, and to please.
E is for the efforts that they make for us each day.
N is for the naughty times when mischief is their way.
R is for their readiness to follow your command.
E is for their energy while they do the task at hand.
T is for their tresses from blond to red.
R is for their ravenousness because they love to be fed.
I is their innate ability to dry any tears.
E is for their empathy and silky , floppy ears.
V is velvet softness that describes inside and out.
E is effervescence when they play and romp about.
R is recurring forgiveness, through loyalty they're bound.
S is sensitivity to action, mood and sound.
Author Unknown
Three years ago I doubted whether or not our family truly needed a puppy; especially during a cold, wintry Ohio January. She was an adorable puppy and surprisingly good. Of course, we had a few mishaps along the way, but she was a puppy after all. Three years later, I can't imagine our family without our Sweet Sophie girl.
Happy, Happy Birthday, girl!
Monday, December 6, 2010
A Weekend Away
Last Friday, I jet set to Atlanta where I spent a few hours with a dear friend before meeting up with my sister later that night. Beth and I left Saturday morning for Hilton Head. We celebrated my mother's birthday and attended her "final" chorus concert. The chorus shared a variety of Christmas tunes and it was hard not to sing along too. My favorite memory, my mother's smile as she sang in her final chorus concert...one I will not soon forget.
Sunday morning, we concurred that a trip to the water's edge was a MUST! We dined seaside enjoying a wonderful Deviled Crab Benedict--oh my goodness--YUM!
Mom and Dad, Wendy and Beth: Hilton Head Island, December 5, 2010
My parents on Mom's birthday prior to her final concert.
Sunday morning, we concurred that a trip to the water's edge was a MUST! We dined seaside enjoying a wonderful Deviled Crab Benedict--oh my goodness--YUM!
Mom and Dad, Wendy and Beth: Hilton Head Island, December 5, 2010
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