Holidays 2007

Family gathered at my home to celebrate Christmas. Four generations ages 15 months to 84 years. And Bella's t-shirt proclaiming "big sisters rule" announced the anticipated arrival of an August baby for Tim, Allison and Big Sis Izabella. Proud Aunt Beth -Me- is surrounded by her favorite kin; nieces and nephews. And that's Bella and Uncle Ryan making friends with "Rocky" the horse I gave Bella; she discovered Rocky under the dining room table whinnying &"wagging" her tail. No, that is not a flag Ryan has around his neck; that's the scarf - in IU colors - I knit for him. All the nefs & neis have scarves in school colors from me now. I think I will start Bella's now....what are Harvard's colors ?? In honor of Auld Lang what's -the -song, here's a photo of my MPlan co-workers; a hard working, intelligent and fun group of women I worked with for one sixth of my life. What a great work environment ! Bless them all in 2008 ! There's my cat Trooper posing in the window with Santa and that's Izabella caught in the act of snagging the TV remote. My Mother had a great Christmas with her small but mighty family (seen here beside the tree with granddaughter Lauren, grandson Ryan and son John ) celebrating together. Dear amigos Miranda and granddaughter Amazing Avree show off their beautiful smiles for my camera after the Birthday Party for Jesus celebration at our church.
Looking back(already! ) on 2007, I must be grateful for what was a year of ups and downs,laughter and tears, pain and progress. And looking forward, I will welcome 2008 thankful for health & home.
May God Bless Us All.