Angels blessed our kids for Christmas so they got spoiled and it took away that stress for me and allowed me to enjoy the season more fully. The Lord hears prayers of a mother.
Alec was in jail and so I had mixed emotions. Sad he wasn't with us but glad that he was in jail and I didn't have to worry about where he was and if he was ok out there on the streets. (things that a mother of a child with alcohol and drug problems who lives on the streets worries about). We went to visit him on Christmas Eve. Maybe this time he will realize the importance of family that loves you and life of staying clean and sober.
Teancum and Karen stayed over night Christmas eve. It is always great to have them here. Lachoneus helped me make Pavlova and Australian dessert for Christmas eve. For Christmas morning I had Tim Tams and Milo available for as Tim tam slam, you haven't lived until you have had one.
Ashlyn got a beautiful little puppy that she has named Angel. She is a shorkie which is a Shitzu Yorkie mix. She is a smart little puppy and she is fun to have around.
Ashlyn when she sees her new puppy is really here.
Ashlyn when she sees her new puppy is really here.
Ashlyn and Angel
Happy New Year!!!!
New Years Eve from 1:00 to 5:30pm we spent with our friends at Mellor Hidden Meadows (our friends Lisa and Hollis Kirton's reception and catering center) playing games, eating good food, and visiting. Then we came home for awhile and then went to the church for another party where I worked on a humanitarian project while the kids square danced, played volley ball and played group games. At 11pm I was exhausted and so we all came home to take to puppy out and settle in to welcome the new year in at home where the kids banged pots and we all yelled out a welcome to the new year.
Boys playing catch over girls heads Ashlyn and Lucas dancing
Lisa and Becky cleaning up after the party
Dean and the kids built a fun snowman that has two sides to his personality (note the happy face on one side and the straight face on the other side.)
Several day snow storm changes the size and look of snowman to snow gorrilla.
So the challenge is ---- Take on 2009!
