Christmas Morning in Boise, ID - 2011

A few things never seem to change in our family, Christmas breakfast is one of them.  We have the same menu, the same dishes, but most importantly the same fun opening up lots of packages from our stockings.  Our stockings have gotten bigger through the years but they no longer contain apples and oranges, just lots of fun creative things. 

Xmas Party 2011

Our Annual Christmas Party took place in January this year in Minneapolis at Pat Wittrock's home.  We have become a small group some years, but we maintain our enthusiasm for our shared love of good food, good friends, and each other.  This party has gone on for over thirty years with the Murphys, Bonks and many good friends.

Suzanne & Friend Rose Spent a Month in Thailand

Suzanne (20) and her friend Rose spent a month in Thailand last fall absorbing the culture and visiting the area around Chiang Mai.  They rented an apartment and did some touristy things but mostly just enjoyed being there.  This October they are going to Hong Kong, China, and India for six weeks.  Lucky them

Nora Enjoys Volleyball - 2011-12

Nora (15) participated in volleyball at East Junior High this year and had lots of fun with her team-mates and coach.  Going for treats afterward was an added bonus for me when I visited.

I can't figure out how to turn my pics, sorry.

Florida Trip - April 2011

My first trip south on my own without mom or another sidekick went well. I visited with friends then walked the beaches on Sanibel and Captiva for a week. It was relaxing and I now have lots more shells to show for my efforts and no more calluses on my feet.

Happy Easter Everyone

Sharing some Holiday things

Since I'm sharing crafts, here are a few of my Christmas things. The button tree is for my dining room during the holidays, the Merry Christmas embroidery piece is going somewhere, but I didn't finish it until after Christmas so I can wait until next year to decide.