December 2016

Like every year this is a hectic time of year.  We were still trying to get settled in. 

We did manage to get the lights on the house in Fresno.  Though nothing will ever look as beautiful as Bellevue Place!  And Mike helped our neighbor, Una, with lights on her house.

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went to San Mateo for Ashley's 5th birthday.

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This year 3 of the girls danced in the Nutcracker! 

On Saturday, Katelynn was a "Garland girl", a snow princess, Little Bo Peep who truly lost her sheep (Gracie refused to put on her lamb costume...), and a Peppermint. Sammi was a "Fancy Friend" of Clara's and a Chinese parasol girl. Ashley debuted as a "Winkie"!!!
On Sunday, Katelynn was a Gingerbread man and a matadorita, while Sammi was a Chinese parasol girl again. Such great performances by ALL of them! I'm so proud!

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My Auntie Ginny took me to see her friends', Ruby & Marshall, amazingly decorated home for the holidays!  It was absolutely beautiful. 

Gladys, Marshall, Alva, Lynn

Ruby, Ginny

Front entry staircase of Ruby's house!

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 Family Christmas dinner at my niece's, Cori, house.  Her husband, Jason, cooked a perfect prime rib!






Cori, Lynn, Melissa and
 Kinsley ("Little Cori")

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Alexis, Sammi, Katelynn, Amye and William

Back up to San Mateo for Christmas with the grand-daughters.


Also spent time with my sister, Robyn, and her family.

So wonderful to be with family during the holidays

Amye, Kristin and Alexis

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!