Family Picture 2014

 

This is our year's end Christmas photo.  We took these in Corona Del Mar, California.  In the picture where my daughter has a serious face, but the rest of us have laughed; I started laughing because Kalib said loudly and between clenched teeth, "You can go away now," as this girl was watching us getting our picture taken.  Other than that, this was fun.

My First Real Nutcracker

 

Tonight, Mike and I went to Home Depot and I couldn't resist getting this nutcracker. I've named him Monsieur l'Argent (Mr. Silver [or Mr. Money] in French). In pre-Germany, nutcrackers were given for good luck and protection of your home. Mine is 15 inches, but I would love a taller one. Monsieur l'Argent will do for my first nutcracker, though.

Christmas 2013

“Twas a cold Yuletide evening, and I wandered the stacks, shelving multiple titles that the patrons brought back. We toiled overtime at our library here, 'cause the powers that be cut our staffing this year.” ― David Davis, Librarian's Night Before Christmas

This Christmas was a good one.  Mike, the kids, and I spent it over at my sister Jeri's.  Unfortunately, the quality of the photos aren't great but the memories were.