December to Remember

How much fun this season has been. Talen makes everything fun and being off work gave me more time than I have had in a long time. There was time to bake cookies, and of course Jerylin and Talen came to help. Time to decorate, I love it-Jerry hates it but the court yard lookes beautiful at night. Shopping was my only problem, I never did make it to the mall after the last trip with Jerylin. Christmas cards will be in the mail this week. We finally got everyone together for our family picture yesterday.

It has been a week of parties beginning with our dear friends Amy and Denny Vandenbergs annual Christmas party which is always wonderful but I must say this year they out did themselves. Our group of friends is growing and the children were now the focus. The light parade through the desert by their house was a sight to see and brought Santa and his bag of gifts to all the very excited children. Talen didn't have a clue what was going on but everyone there oohed and ahhed as Jerylin handed over her beautiful son to Santa for his photo.

We had our Christmas Eve dinner with the Klettlinger's at our house. Having everyone together is so special. Family and food, what could be better.

Christmas morning has turned into a very late morning around here. I am sure that will all change when Talen gets old enough to know what's up. We had a very laid back morning opening gifts and eating breakfast. Adam, armed with gifts, was able to spend the weekend with us so he was here along with my Mom and Larry. Poor Mom has a cold and had to stay away from little Talen, that's so hard. Jerylin and Jonathan have already given us the gift of a lifetime and yet came with even more gifts. We are so very spoiled by all! You guessed it Harley Davidson was the theme. Later in the day the little family went home to nap and Jerry, Adam and I headed to his sister Debbie and Phil's for yet another get together and more food. As if I wasn't fat enough.

Our nephew David had to work, but his wife Kim and little Torin born December 1st were there. Jerry's parent's got 2 great grandson's in 2 months.

We had an open house here for family and friends yesterday. This time both of the babies were together. Next year will be even better with them running around. I hope your Christmas was just as wonderful. I will head off to get those cards made now and hopefully get them to you before next year! Love to all!

Time with Talen

Jerylin took Talen to the mall today and I joined them. He was so good, there is so much to see and hear. She thought it was going to be a very quick trip, after all who has fun with a fussy baby. I brought along a spare bottle that I had here at the house so we could stay a bit longer. She did have diapers and wipes but no extra cloths. As those of you with boys know changing their diapers is an adventure. He smiled so sweetly as he pee'd all over his outfit and had to be a naked baby as we headed in a store to buy him something to wear. I think he has me all figured out already and this was all a plan to get me to buy him stuff! Could you resist this face?

Our overnight guest.

Not much gets done when Talen is here. Jerylin and Jonathan went to see Celine Dion in concert and we got Talen overnight. Jerry Mayo came for dinner, he needed his baby fix and this time Talen was awake to meet him. Talen sleeps well, only gets up at 2:30am for his bottle and then goes right back to sleep. He does get up early, but so do we so it works out for all. He is very time consuming, after all you have to look at him all the time because he might do something cute! He is recognizing voices now and smiles often. We had our first winter day and so Grandpa made us a fire to keep warm, we spent most of the morning just laying on the floor with our ever watchful Hondah making sure Talen was OK.

Thanksgiving in Rocky Point

Although he won't remember his first Thanksgiving we were all thankful that Talen was with us, healthy and happy! He got to put his little feet in the warm Baja waters.
What a peaceful Thanksgiving!

The trip could have only been better if all of you were with us! We ate our Turkey dinner outside at our RV campsite and enjoyed the warm Rockey Point weather with the smell of the ocean and other campers cooking their Thanksgiving feasts.

It was raining when we left Phoenix and cleared just as we crossed the border into Mexico. We soon had camp set, the satilite up and football on the TV while the turkey cooked. All the comforts of home and more. We are already planning next years trip and will add an additional day to travel home and hopefully miss the long lines at the border. Anyone wishing to join us should let us know so we can all camp together, we are going for beach front next year!