Christmas Day Surprise

On Christmas day, we usually go to Tommy and Cheryl's. (My brother and sister-in-law) Well...this year we had a nice surprise: My sister Sandy and her family came to surprise us. Sabine and Tom, my other sister and her husband, knew about it but did a great job of keeping the secret. I think Cheryl did a great job of hosting the 20 people when she had only counted on 15. Sabine and Sandy brought some extra food to help out and since Tommy and Cheryl now have their basement finished, there was plenty of room. Well, here are some of the pictures that we have here at the moment. Sabine is supposed to be sending me the one's from her new camera, but that might take a while :) Sam took some of these and Tish's boyfriend Ryan was kind enough to take a few also. Thanks Ryan!

Sam took this one of Aunt Cheryl's Christmas tree. At first I thought it looked too blurry, but after I thought about it, I kind of like how it turned out. Good Job Sam!

This is my sister Sandy. We don't get to see each other as often as I like, so I was HAPPY that she got to come for Christmas! I think that the last time I saw her on Christmas was like 10 years ago when we all met in Ohio. So, this was a nice treat! Also, remember her family in prayer since Tom (her husband) is currently looking for a job. He got downsized about two months ago, but we are trusting God!

This is Shawna, Tom and Sabine's daughter. She is growing up so fast!

This is Shawna with her brother David.

These are Sandy's three girls. Rochelle is sitting, Amber is laughing, and Alycia is looking oh so serious!

Sam loves his Aunt Cheryl! He is never scared to talk to her and keep her company! When we go there for dinner, he is right in the kitchen helping her and talking non-stop. He likes to set the table and help her clean up. Aunt Cheryl and Uncle Tommy always want Sam to stay the night, but he is too nervous. He wants me to stay there with him, but he says I have to sleep in the basement!

Sam with his "Ohio Cousins"

Duke and Samantha

I had to crop this picture of Tish because the other one was very blurry.

Christmas Morning

Sam was with me when I bought this Power Rangers truck, but I told him that I had to return it. He was ok with that, but informed me that he wanted to get it eventually! So... he was surprised after all :)

Is it just me or does he seem apprehensive about this one?

This was the Iron Man (very large sized) that he has wanted for two months. We had an interesting trip to Walmart the day they decided to put up the display for them. Of course they had the huge stack of them right where we had to pass by!!

My First Post

This is the first blog I have ever created, so please be patient! I will also warn you that I like to go on and on when I start talking :) We will see how this goes.

I have not gotten the pictures from Christmas put on this computer yet, but I will try to get them posted tonight after Sam is in bed.

I hope everyone has a safe New Year's Eve. We will be staying home and watching Knight Rider and CSI NY on our new TV!

Happy New Year!