THIS 'N THAT

Julie sent me a picture of some of the vintage crafts she has been doing lately.

And a Christmas decoration.

And their home on a winter's night.

And on another note:

My ukulele group minus me.

My dear friend Kaye who is on a European Christmas tour.

On our Wednesday luncheon, Ken took this picture. Sure wish he was in it too.

GRADUATION

Holding with some family tradition, Kristin has graduated from Arizona State University along with Dad, Rhiannon, Eddie and Ashlee.

Here's some pictures from that happy event.

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
K R I S T I N

Checking things out before grad day.

Shopping in Tempe.

Congrats, Mom

Enjoying the sites.

All robed up! 

Before.

After.

A lei for Mom

And some roses. . .

She's got the diploma.

 This says it all.

The whole group. 

SOME GOOD REASONS TO GO TO ARIZONA

Kristin, Erik and the kids planned this trip to Arizona a long time ago. Now the time had finally come.

And we're off!

First stop: The Larsons.

It's been a long time.

Nate, Ryan, Dano, Spencer, Lindsey Jane and Travis.

Looks like the Larsons made some nice desserts.

Time for some visiting and catching up.

Even time for some card playing.

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Cousins: Erik, Kristin, Danielle and Spencer.

Then it's off to visit the other side of the family. 

Kristin's Aunt (her mother's sister) and cousin.

They sure know how to decorate for Christmas in AZ!

Always time for a card game.! Looks like they are enjoying the patio outside in December - Arizona!

Next up: GRADUATION

POST THANKSGIVING - -AKA SHOPPING

When 3 of my daughters live in small towns the favorite thing to do when they get to the "big" city is SHOP. Any shopping but especially thrift stores, craft stores and antique stores. We hit plenty of them on Black Friday and it was lots of fun.

Here's a few post-Thanksgiving pictures.

Adam, Jonathan and Nathan playing an updated version of "Go Fish".

Enjoying the brisk outdoors.

Ruth in the process of putting the finishing touches on the monkey.

While shopping, Scott can take a load off that foot.

In the meantime, January and Bob enjoying their Thanksgiving on a catamaran ride in Hawaii.

THANKSGIVING

I'm sure you have seen most of these photos, but just in case you haven't . . .

 Coppelia and Carol have a soda break before dinner.

 JP can keep his tongue warm if necessary.

Ta-Da. There it is folks, The Bird!

 Table setting.

 The adorable place setting tags that Suzanne made for everyone.

 Adam has grown in the last 3 years.

 Ken and Carol.

 Carol and Julie.

 Adam and Ruth.

 Julie and Scott.

 Getting ready to feast.

 Great food.

The whole bunch.

 When you can't decide which dessert to enjoy . . .

A little after eating activities . . 

Copper resting.

Dennis resting.