Bathing Beauty

Today's swim lesson was fantastic! Ellie was a superior listener and her instructor was full of 'high-fives' for her! She's a natural in the water and will be a pro at State Farm Park this summer!

Welcoming the Year of the Dragon

This year we celebrated the Chinese New Year with a shrimp and vegetable stir-fy in our new wok! Amazing!

The Chinese New Year (also known as the Lunar New Year) begins on Jan. 23 and will be welcomed in Asian communities with 15 days of food, firecrackers and fanfare designed to ensure that the Year of the Dragon is full of good fortune.

In the Chinese zodiac, the dragon is the most auspicious symbol of success and happiness, so this year’s celebrations will have a special meaning.

“The dragon is very bold, unafraid and strong,” said Karen Eng, spokesperson for the Southwest Airlines Chinese New Year Festival and Parade held in San Francisco. “And in China, the dragon is the symbol of the emperor and the son of heaven.”

Ellie 1st Swim Lesson

Snow!

"I'm 90 Days Smarter"

Wrapping Up Christmas Photo Week

John and Bill in a holiday moment!
Papa and Ellie making pancakes
Papa, Josh and Ellie by the stockings
"Look Mom - pretty nails!"
Grammy, Papa and Ellie at Hattie's Chicken Shack for lunch

Party at Paula's House 12/30/11

Bill and Trudi
Bill and 'his favorite', Heather
Ed and me (how did Kathleen sneak in?)
THE GIRLS
(back) Dawn, Jenn, LouAnn
(front) Heather, Me, Paula, Katheen
Trudi and Me!

Family Bowling

More Christmas ...

Christmas Memories .. from last week!