Christmas 2010

Here we were Christmas Eve 2009

Jacey and Kaylie

Grandpa's shock amuses Clay and Janyll while Michael awaits his turn to open a present.

Chris, Jacey and Michael - where's Jennifer?

And here we are Christmas Eve 2010

Christmas Cactus on front porch

Merry Christmas wreath from Jude

Santa and Christmas tree lording it over the nativity scene

Jim, Jen and Chris

Janyll models hat from Clay

Dimly lit, Clay and Janyll..nothing personal


Janyll demonstrating my new exercise equipment from the Holinsworth's

Michael, Chris, Clay, putting together Michael's games.  Professor Birmingham (Janyll) is instructing.  Dominican University in San Rafael re-offered her a teaching position that fits her schedule; she said yes and so adds to her already impressive resume.

Our Professor

Jacey enjoying some of her favorite Christmas gifts; Elmo snuggy and aviator glasses.  She's grateful for a "cool" aunt and uncle who pick just the right gifts.

 Me, no doubt telling a story

 Jim watching Michael and Janyll playing soccer

We've had a very blessed year. 
Jen and family love their new home and are enjoying the new heating/ac unit; if not entirely thrilled with the necessity of having to replace the old one.
Clay also had news.  The company he works for is closing and I think they were told on Thursday (Dec 24) or at least very close to Christmas; however, he was offered another job on the same day, which he accepted.  We all rejoice!

Happy New Year

P. S.  Stan just sent picture from their Christmas celebration today.  Mom had changed her mind about going when he arrived at the nursing home to pick her up. He talked her into going.  She stayed about an hour and a half and when he took her home she said, "this will probably be our last outing". 

Stan and Mom - Christmas 2010