Christmas at Don & Barbara's

 Just a very small section of Barbara's Dickens' Village.

 Laura and her new Kindle.

 Daisy, Karli and Stephen after Christmas dinner.

Tayler and Mike.  Mike is opening weight lifting equipment.  Don turned the sofa around to feature the Christmas tree for the day.  That worked very nicely.  A Merry Christmas was enjoyed by all.

A Pic Update

Sean has finished his cake and ice cream and is a happy boy

Happy 1st Birthday Sean

Mckenna, Sean, and I got to wake up and drink our coffee/milk (for kiddos) looking at this

Mckenna playing dress up at Karlie's bday party

Karlie's 5th bday party. They all made aprons and decorated there own mini cakes.

Two special weekends

Chad and Ryan playing fireman with a favorite of Ryan's birthday gifts.

Ryan really liked his fire engine birthday cake with a 3 candle.

 Sean on his first birthday.

 Caitlin and Sean.  His cake featured Toy Story characters.  Herb's birthday cake was delicious and of course Jim made homemade ice cream.

 Sean enjoyed his cake!

 Candy making with Grandpa, Laura and Kristian.

 Tayler, Mike and Laura keep an eye on things cooking on the stove.  Steve busy at counter behind.

Dipping Divinity.  Tayler, Mike, Karli, Laura, Kristian.  Steve just out of sight.

Total Lunar Eclipse

Out here on the West Coast we were treated to a total lunar eclipse. Here is a photo from my early morning hike.

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Update from Chicago

Hello All! Its been a while since I've posted, but I have been traveling home a lot over the past month so I had an opportunity to see most of you. That being said, I am glad to have a weekend to stay in Chicago and relax and catch up on grocery shopping and laundry. Yesterday was the 17th Floor Holiday Party. It was really well done. Lots of good food and a good chance to meet the people who work in other areas of the building. I was even lucky enough to win a gift card to a little restaurant in the Willis Tower. I haven't had a chance to check out some of the downtown decorations and lights, but it is on my to-do list. A few people have put up lights on the street I live on, but there aren't as many as i thought there would be. Karli is making me some Christmas cookies to send so I will be able to have a taste before I get home and they're all gone! Hopefully all is well with everyone!