Escape from Alcatraz!

I have been busy uploading pictures to Ceiva all morning. How it works: you have a digital photo frame, it has a wireless modem. You give your account name & password to those you trust and they can upload pictures from their computer directly to your photo frame! It is such a wonderful idea for those who are digitally challenged and who don't want to bother with a memory stick AND for those of us who are far away from family and friends! Here is the website http://www.ceiva.com/

It also allowed me to download pictures from the rest of the family... which means that I now get to BRAG about my brother-in-law Bret. He swam from Alcatraz to San Francisco! There was a reason why they built the prison in the middle of the ocean and why so few people have ever escaped. It is cold, the currents are really strong, and did I mention it is cold? BUT, he did it! We are so proud of him! The finisher... Bret is the second from the right.

There they go!

Jumping in

Christmas morning!

Santa arrived at our house and left a new kitchen for Maggie! She was so excited and has already made mommy a cup of coffee and some toast.

Getting ready to go to church

Merry Christmas!

Last Christmas we were living in Barton Bendish and were going to enjoy a quiet Christmas just the three of us. We had just returned from the trip to see the Smiths in Germany and we were exhausted. Our wonderful friends, the Simons invited us to spend Christmas dinner with them. The meal was wonderful and we were so thankful to be with such a great family for Christmas! I am using my Delia Smith Christmas Cookbook for the meal tonight! Thanks again Simons!

We are gearing up for Santa tonight! Busy baking for the big man and wrapping presents. Maggie has learned a new word: "Please". I feel like I have to give her everything now just because she says 'please' after asking for it! Really it sounds more like: 'peeessss?' You guessed it... she is pointing to her presents under the tree and saying the magic words! It is really too cute and hard to resist.

Las Vegas Girls Weekend

My dear friend Lindsay is getting Married! We spent the weekend celebrating with her. It was not the weekend to travel in the states with the weather issues around the country. But, we made it and had such a great time. The group of girls is amazing and I am proud of all that they have accomplished! Jenni has just started importing jewelry from Bali. It is woven silver and gold. It is really unbelievable how it sparkles in person. You can check it out at: http://www.sanurjewelry.com/

Maggie stayed at the Farm and had a great weekend will Grandma, Grandpa, Auntie Sussus and cousin Evan. She barely noticed when I returned! How happy and sad that made me.