Tis the Season

We are back from CO and in full swing of holiday festivities. Gabriella had her Christmas party at Preschool and parents were invited to their music class. Gabriella did not surprise us too much with her abilities and Brian learned quickly that our daughter is that child in the class.







We tried our shot at decorating a gingerbread house, which I don't recall ever doing one before and wow..it is not easy to make it look like the picture on the box. None the less it was a lot of fun spending time with Brian and Gabriella and not worrying about how much candy we had consumed before lunch.













We hope everyone is enjoying their holiday season. Merry Christmas and may your New Year be blessed!!!!

Colorado Ski Trip

We made it this time with no broken bones, hernias or separated shoulders this past trip to CO. We had a great 10 days of snow and fun. We were a little concerned on the timing of the year but everyone was happy with the conditions. We started off slow with Gabriella getting use to her helmet and ski stuff.






When we took her outside, she wasn't the most happiest child out there. Something about the skis and boots freak her out. But once we got her back inside she told us she had fun and she "skied REALLY fast".



She was most comfortable with Brian helping her out. Go figure, little girls always need there daddy.






Gabriella's favorite part of her vacation was the rides on the Gondola from the parking lot to the Base of Peak 8 in Breckenridge. Hey it was a free activity and it got us out of the house. Once we were at the base we shared a hot chocolate and brownie...yummy!

Santa, here we come!

On Tuesday, we got to enjoy an Atlanta tradition the "Pink Pig" at Lenox Mall. I had never experienced the pig before and I had great great time riding it with my daughter. Gabriella and I rode around a couple of times and she loved it of course.










Then we headed off to see Santa. This year Gabriella was extremely excited and wanted to tell him what she wanted, but as soon as we saw the big guy, she was nervous. We walked up to him and it took her a minute to realize he was OK and then she went over to tell him what she wanted for Christmas..."presents". Santa looked at her and said "I think I can do that!". After she got her say, Brian and I hopped up with Santa to take a quick family picture.










Every Christmas season Brian has to out do himself with his annual decorating of our house. You can see us from the main road, and people are always driving up out street to see the "light display". He told Gabriella this year that "this is the only way Santa will find our house". You decide.

Thanksgiving Fun

WOW, so much happens in just over a week. We got to celebrate my dad's birthday with a yummy Italian meal at our favorite restaurant Scalini's. Gabriella always enjoys a visit with her Cici and Papa, can't you tell by her expression. :-)









Gabriella had her Thanksgiving Feast at her preschool. It was so much fun to she her interact with her peers. It is amazing how different your child behaves when someone else is in charge.









On Thanksgiving we traveled to Columbus, GA/Phenix City, AL area for a great feast with the Napier Family (Brian's mom side). All of the children, grandchildren, & great-grandchildren & significant others were able to be there and celebrate this year. What a treat to have everyone there at one time!







Then on Friday, we celebrated with my parent's and grandmother. I love this time of the year, all you ever do is EAT!