non stop DRAMA: 2008

Christmas at the Herd house

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This past Sunday was Christmas with my family. Everyone, except our girls, gathered at my parents house. We had lots of fun! I was not in control of my camera most of the day, so here are some random shots from whomever had the camera at the time.

Jessica, Mandie, Baxter, Tonya

Matthew likes his car.....thing.

Mom

Nicky and Dad....matching outfits??

Nicky got Sam Adams for Christmas! :)

Jessica and Mandie

Dad likes his Booker's Bourbon

Lisa, Baxter (and his nice face), and Tonya

Me and Bryan

Us again....wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas!

Mitchell Ranch

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I got a Christmas card today from "The Mitchell Ranch". Duane wrote me a really nice letter, as well as including this great family photo. She said that she doesn't have anyone else's address, so if anyone fusses about not getting a card/picture, I'm supposed to give you one. She sent me a few copies of the picture. However, you will have to fight Tayler and Kati for them - they have taken them and hung in their rooms already. Anyway, if you really want a copy, let me know.
(you should be able to click on the picture and see it larger)

Montana (16), Sammy and Duane, River(16)
Clancy (12) and Oaklee (7)

Jingle Jog

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Tonight we had our first ever Jingle Jog in Providence. Everyone gathered at the clubhouse to get their shirts, jingle bell necklace, hot chocolate and water. We then all stretched and took off for the 3 mile jog/walk through the neighborhood to look at Christmas lights. There were about 100 people that participated. It was a lot of fun, tons of kids and dogs joined in as well. Bryan is out of town (of course), so it was me, Tayler, Kati, Krystal and Stormey. The girls jogged their way around, and I hung back and walked with several of my friends.

the official Jingle Jog t-shirt

Kati, Stormey and Krystal - in their jogging outfits

Stretching

My friend Stephanie's daughter Mikayla

Krystal, Stormey and Kati after their jog

And they are finally done...

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Our Christmas lights are finally up! We decided, for many reasons, to pay someone to put them up this year. I think my Mother in law will be very happy to know that Bryan did not get on a ladder this year! :) The picture doesn't capture how cute it really is. They are red/white alternating lights - so our house looks like a little gingerbread house! I tried putting lights in the bushes and around the pole, but it didn't look right. So we decided to just leave it at this. Sometimes less is more - or so I'm told!

It's Christmas time again

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It's that time of year again! We finally decorated our house last week and got the tree up. I guess I should say, Kati decorated the tree. She is quite the little perfectionist Martha Stewart! Tayler didn't even want to help, because she knew Kati would go behind her and "fix it". Which, is exactly what happened last year. So, we all sat back and watched Kati do the tree exactly perfect.

Also this past Saturday, Providence had it's annual tree lighting ceremony. Along with lighting the neighborhood tree, they have carolers and horse drawn carriage rides. Tayler and I hung out at home - it was too cold and crowded for us. Kati and Krystal went, and had their picture taken with Santa Clause. Kati asked for a new iPod touch and Krystal asked for a good boyfriend. They also took a ride in the carriage. I'm waiting on Kati to get me the pictures that she took, as soon as I get them, I'll post some here.

Thanksgiving Day

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We had a great Thanksgiving this year. We spent the day with Bryan's family, and my parents. It was a full house, with lots of great food! I hope everyone had a wonderful day, and time to remember what you are thankful for.