2011 Christmas

A nice way to keep the memories….

 

 

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The Nightmare Skate Before Christmas

Against the moon a skeleton sat alone upon a hill. He was tall and thin with a bat bow tie; Jack Skellington was his name. He was tired and bored in Halloweenland, even the forest creature could not entertain…..
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The Chandelier

When my daughter Tessa was six, I decided to take her to see the Nutcracker in a nearby city a few days before Christmas. We invited our new friends, Jane and Alyssa to join us.
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Today I Decorated!

Christmas memories, like many other childhood memories have been lost to me.  Until I sat down to capture and share some of these memories, I did not realize that I had so few… Continue reading

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Celebrating The Biggest Smile

I love this picture, only because honestly I have never been able to decide who has the biggest smile, my niece Jodi, or my dog Abbey!

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Candy

Around 15 years ago Candy joined our family. She was the most affectionate, beautiful cat I have ever known. Creamy white fur with chocolate points, dazzling blue eyes, and although she came from a tabby mother, she looked close enough to a purebred siamese cat, that even the vet was fooled.

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…Smile Life is Good!

I recieved an email from a good friend yesterday. She said that for people you are afraid you may not see before Christmas, that these words are a great gift to anyone!…. Continue reading

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Only 18 Days!

Why am I having so much trouble this year getting motivated for the Christmas season! It is not like me, I am usually planning, decorating, shopping and getting right into it! Continue reading

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Woodstock Silver and Gold

Lewis has competed at the Regional Special Olympic figure skating invitational and qualifier for the past 14 years and although these competitions are no longer such an emotional rollercoaster for me as that first one was, Lew never ceases to make me proud! Continue reading

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Celebrating Donald!

I have done a lot of volunteer work for our local Special Olympics Chapter. One of our fundraising efforts, takes place at a local race track, where we invite athletes to come and help us to sell raffle tickets, and merchandise throughout the season.

 

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