Here and gone!

our second family came over the river and through the woods, jammed into a car for 11 hours with a 106# dog (Princess!), to spend Christmas with us.  It was wonderful!!!

meeting "Princess"

Princess the lap dog does not get on furniture!

watching Monk?

this is after throwing away wrapping paper!

Sweet Grace with her beautiful Mom

figuring out something or other!

Grace learning to play Chinese Checkers

Dave and Sam wood carving

Grace deciding how she wants the table set.  She had free reign.

Jen teaching family game of Clue

Cleaner upper crew!

more wood carving

loves his Grandpa

loves her Daddy

My darling dancer with a neck cushion on her head!  full extension!!!

still wearing neck cushion and dancing for me.  she's only 9!!

can't get enough snuggles with Grandpa

There was so much that didn't get finished but it was what it was and an ample amount of memories made and love was felt by all.  Love this family for making the trek from Utah!!!!