Over the River and Through the Woods

We were glad to be able to go to Carrie and Ryan's home for their 1st Christmas.

If you look carefully you can see both Christmas trees in the windows.

We had fun playing Settlers, I'm not sure how many times we played but I do remember winning once.

We went to the Grand Ole Opry Hotel and walked around to see the Christmas directions.

We saw these people trying to hide behind the waterfall.

Carrie and Ryan.

Carrie found this ornament in one of the shops there.

"Our 1st Christmas"

Puppies and Other Fun Stuff

One look at Oreo's face will tell you how excited all of us were to see Golden Retriever puppies at Carrie's neighbor's when we got home from church.

There's nothing Oreo likes better than puppies!

Here Oreo gets a sweet puppy kiss.

CUTE!!!
They had two puppies!
We tried to trade them for a Siamese kitten but they weren't interested.
I think some one needs a puppy!
This is Carrie and Ryans office room.
We had fun with the computers, video games and TVs here.

Carrie in lights!

Ryan likes to cook! Who knew?

He makes great potatoe salad, and waffles, and muffins, and ....

he does dishes!

Grant in his paisly shirt.

Grant has eyebrow issues.

We had a good trip and a great time at Carrie and Ryans but we sure were glad to get home and see this sight.

Santa's Helpers

Getting ready for Christmas is more fun when its a group effort.

Skye really liked wrapping presents.
Lynx was in charge of ribbons and bows.
"Here, let me shred that ribbon for you!"

Lily and Myrrh helped pack the box to mail to Uncle Lester's house.

They even managed to fit a pesky kitten into the box.

Uncle Lester's doggies need a challenge.
Tape it shut quick!

Lily under the tree.

Mia waiting for Santa.

Oops, looks like Skye's not going to Uncle Lester's after all.

This is what I call Peace on Earth.

What We Did on Thanksgiving Day

Mom got up early and made pies.
Oreo listened to Christmas music. Roxy helped make cookies.

Grant had another nap.