Off to Afghanistan Dec 30, 2012

 We saw David off to Afghanistan on December 30th for the year.  

 It was harder this time than last.  So much more happening last time.  Gram Jan had just passed away and we were all reeling from the loss, getting through Christmas, etc...now the reality of him being gone for a year, and having Anthony away at college...just sad.  

  I am looking forward to giving Jordan some of my undivided attention!  Him?  Not looking forward to that so much!

My friend Wendy, whose husband Thomas is due home from his deployment in Afghanistan at the end of February gave me this Glassy Baby candle in a beautiful purple color with votives that I light every night.  So pretty, and thoughtful. . Each Glassy Baby (that are made locally) have a name for that color and this color is courage.

Clock 3D

 Anthony received a 3D clock puzzle and he set to work....

R2D2

 Jordan got an R2D2 Lego or Christmas and he set to work....

Isn't she just the cutest ever????

Covington tree

These are out of order, and I hate that, but....our Covington Christmas tree was tragically killed this season by someone who is mad that a few years ago, they took down the big tree (that was diseased) and put in a roundabout.  They put another tree in it's place and one night they sawed like 85% through it and it was certain tree death.  They held it up with a crane (I watched from the little Mexican restaurant nearby) and all these news crews were there and I was wondering why.  As soon as they lit it up, we heard chain saws and down it came.  It made me so sad.  The person who did this left a note saying they were mad about the original Covington tree.  Really?  That is how you handle it?  Anyway.  they got a new one and put the lights back on it and it was beautiful.

Lookin at Christmas lights

One night Jordan and I went out over the holidays to look at Christmas lights and Lucy didn't want to lose out on the fun...lap dog, that's what she said.

Grandpa Ernie's

 Mom got grandpa Ernie's certificate and medal framed from the induction of his basketball teams state title into the Felix High School Hall of Fame

 Santa brought Stache (better known as Kitty) a new scratching post

Boys will be boys....

 Uncle Frank even got in on the action...look how serious he is with his binoculars!  They set up some targets in the woods, a pumpkin, some cans hanging on tree branches, etc...

Hard to take Jordan serious in his Ninja Turtle fleece pants!

Christmas Morning

 I think the Bishops are here!

 Katie got the boys these things you throw against a mirror or window or wall.  I am telling you.  Hours of fun, until the boob broke.  Anth got the boob (which deflated...not a pretty sight) and Jordan got an egg.

 Moosie got a new hedgie!

 We missed Breeanna in Florida, but Iris came!

 Anthony was beyond excited about his Ugg slippers and literally has not taken them off since.

 Kat and the headband, in Coupeville colors Uncle David got her.

 David, obviously in pain, getting his photo taken.

 Aim and Iris

 Jordan got an iphone

 and a BB/pellet Gun

 and a R2D2 Lego

 Anth got a TV for his dorm room, that is awaiting his arrival

 Chillin, watching sports and eating

 playing the new Disney Pictionary game we got mom and dad

 us girls and our matching I love Santa shirts

Merry Christmas everyone!