Lynn's dogs

These have got to be the cutest best loved dogs in the world...Jasmine and Kyomi

Claire where are you?

Finding a picture of Claire is impossible. She is like her Nana...she doesn't do pictures.

Things I never thought I would see:

Bob holding a wine glass and enjoying it

A mermaid at the manger

So this is Christmas

It is so special to be near our kids for the Christmas season. Korey cooked a superb turkey and Jenny did a fine job of hosting us all. Michelle and Colin brought their specialties...brussel sprouts with bacon and gingerbread with creme de brule.

The embroidery machine inheritance

Emmeline is learning to use the new embroidery machine. This is her first project.

Mountain views

I love the many moods of the mountain ridge where I am privileged to live. Can't get away from the chinook arch which means wind and warmer temps.

Beepers

My house is full of beepers. Washer on, washer off...the same for the dryer and the dishwasher. Musical chimes, no less.
Michelle's phone and Colin's phone and my phone.. a different ring for a call and or a text or an email blip.
The coffee maker, the microwave with a reminder every few seconds, the oven timer which won't shut off until you come and shut it off. And don't forget the heat smoke alarm. Oh, and the breadmaker...15 beeps to tell me that it's time to add raisins (that happens so seldom), 10 beeps to say the bread is done. The smell of fresh bread isn't reliable? Today the refrigerator beeped to tell me that I had the door open too long and the temp was rising. So much for sorting the oranges and removing the rotten ones.
To add to the mix, there is the recent acquisition of a book of Christmas songs that repeats over and over and over. Then you get to try playing the tunes.
Jingle Bells is not my favorite tune.

snow storm and moving

The storm brought it's hazards. The U Haul got stuck and neighbors got into action. The garage managed to hold it all. We were unloaded by 1 pm. Everyone is happy to be safely home. Our house is full to the rafters.

Ballerina gals

My 3 munchkins love to dress up as Ballerinas
And Simon loves trains. And I love Simon.