Cousins at the Park

While Todd and Kathy were away and Todd M was at work, Amy and I took the ids to the park for a little picnic and handball.  Janet brought her grandkids and Brent brought his son to join in the fun.

We all had fun on the swings...

Notice Emma pushing her grandma, just like in the book last night.

...had a great picnic...

 ...some of the kids enjoyed a craft project...

...the boys (and Amy) played lots of handball...

...and we ended the day with a walk to McDonalds for ice cream cones!

Story Time

Maybe it's the teacher in me, but,I love story time and reading to my grandkids.  For the past several years, we done this at Christmas, when all the kids are here. This year I found this very cute book, all about what to do to entertain a grandma.  My favorite part was going to the park and being pushed in the swing.

Christmas Lights

Todd and Kathy celebrated their 15th wedding anniversary by spending the night away, so Amy, Todd and I took all the kids to see some Christmas lights.

Swing Picture

Sometimes, the behind the scene pictures are more entertaining!

Christmas Card

For the first time in many, many years, I sent out Christmas cards.  I wanted to include pictures, so this is what I came up with.

Christmas Magic

One afternoon, when I was there by myself, I watched the parade...and Santa actually waved to me!
I felt just like a kid...so excited

It's beautiful during the day...

...but amazing at night!

Farewell to Disneyland...Again!

Our passes expire tomorrow, so we made the most of it the last few weeks.  There is something so magical as Disneyland, but especially at Christmastime.

Our last visit...

...to Big Thunder Ranch...most of the characters were there for a photo op

...to Fantasy Land and a few rides...

...that darn sword still wouldn't come out!

...and we couldn't leave without our picture in front of the tree!