Outing to Garden of the Gods

 We had a great time visiting the Garden of the Gods which was only about half hour away.  It was a beautiful day and fun to get outside and see some cool terrain.

Such a great place and fun day... then we were off to see a movie..".Secret Life of Walter Mitty".

Christmas with the Johnsons

We were excited to spend Christmas with the Johnsons this year in Colorado Springs.  Mike flew up from Arizona, and David, Brian and I flew from Seattle to Denver.  So fun to see their beautiful new home  and see it all decorated for Christmas.  Christmas with the Johnson means lots of awesome German Christmas decorations!

Christmas with the Johnsons means lots of games!! and they started early, and ended late!!

 Christmas with the Johnsons means great entertainment!

 What does this mean??

 Christmas with the Johnsons means great Christmas traditions!

 And great food!

 and fun family!!!

  Here I am playing old Elizabeth.

 Emily is Mary, Luke is Joseph, and Brian the donkey.

 Singing Christmas carols

 Christmas morning is a very happy, exciting time!!

 Christmas breakfast

 I only have a small representation of the fun opening of presents!!  More pictures on Lisa's blog.

 Emily was reading until time to open another present!

Grandma and Grandpa had so much fun playing Oh Heck with the kids!!  Here Katie and Luke won!!

Happy Birthday to 11 year old Emily!!