You know how I love my bike....

I love my bike. And I think it is the cutest bike in the world.


And I do rather covet a personalized bike...


And am rather fond of Jean Deal's classic bike


But today, I discovered that Hermes has a classic bike, for only $4,500. really?


Yes, it is special, but I still like mine more!!!!!

And the festivities continue...

Cole's birthday...and the games continued...


While Papa Joe filed his nails in his new shirt that I gave him..


Gracie is here for the week....


Cori made an awesome cake...the Washington Monument and grounds...
Bless her heart, it fell over in the car...she was most upset...we still marveled at her talent! Even Dora was in awe...


Finley loved it...


Everyone did...


Well, Finley liked it more than anyone... Yes, I always let her eat whatever she wants. WHAT??? I am the grandmother, so I can!


She came decked out in her new boots... That girl and her boots!!!


Then tonight...the Racey family Christmas....


Cole loves his gift from Brad and Jody


Brad and Papa Joe....in another new shirt from me!


The dogs even got gifts...


Harry was impressed....


Brad and Jody got this book for me..I can't wait to read it...all my favorites! Great gift!
Christmas through the eyes of a child....


Full of joy and wonder. That is the best gift!


happy end of Christmas!!!

Christmas Memories

Hope that you al, had a wonderful day yesterday...we did!


Finley on her new rocking horse, well, I guess you could have figured that out!


Henry waving for joy, or irritation


A Christmas explosion


Adam enjoys the rocking horse as well!


Cole in Henry's chair


Merry Christmas Jake!


Finley got a new sleeping bag.


Sally gave Cole a remote control car....honestly, I think it was his favorite gift!


Somehow, a car got too close to the cabinet in the garage.....I guess it did!


Jake's family was in North Carolina so thanks to modern technology...we all saw Marilyn and Tim. Look how happy he is to talk to them...


Merry Christmas!


Cole relaxing...


Look what I got Papa Joe!!! To match the oven...


Game time in the kitchen...


Um, thanks Cole....for the noisy gift!!


Sam with his new goodies...


Favorite son in law with favorite grandson


Papa Joe and Annie


Carter and Harmy...


Marilyn's amazing cheesecakes were the hit of the evening...THANK YOU Marilyn!


Bringing out the cookies...


My new espresso cups with a Jake Sorrill espresso


Beth thought it was a bit too strong!


Alex and Cole winding down


And look who I saw through the table top trees...Julie and the Italian!
Today is Cole's birthday....I am sure I will be back with more!!!

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Happy Christmas Eve!

Last night we went to Leo's ... Just not ready to cook yet another meal...
But I love this photo....Carter posing with Papa Joe...and in the background, behind the counter...Julie's Italian Santa!!!


Sally in her antlers...and her beads from a recent trip to New Orleans....somehow I do not think she earned her beads the traditional way! But our Sal, what a gal...the light in every room she enters.


Nancy Bork, a dear, dear friend visiting Ninny


Here we go again..men and their fires... papa Joe and his Kerosene...


Papa Joe and Cole..admiring the fire... I do not get it..but hey, if it makes them happy..I am ALL for it!


Papa Joe and ME!


Mom and 3 of her girls...she had a good day


Maggie and Henry came to visit Sally


Madeline, Jake Nd Cole


Peter and Kathy came to visit...no, she's not asleep..just caught her with her eyes shut.


A Carol Fraase Yule log and yes, again, I ate a meringue mushroom before anyone else could. Sorry Millie.


All Sam wants for Christmas are his 2 front teeth..and maybe a Kleenex? Too cute!