Cheesin' for the Camera

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Christmas Tree Lane

Some 140 homes and 300 trees are decorated and the display spans nearly two miles. The free event is sponsored by the Fig Garden Homeowners Association. Christmas Tree Lane celebrates its 86th anniversary in 2008, making it one of the longest-running holiday events nationwide.It began in 1920 with the decoration of a single tree in the memory of a child who died. The lane went dark in 1941 [wartime restrictions] and 1973 [energy crisis].The lane has made the Washington Post as a holiday tradition. Lane coordinators have improved energy efficiency with better wiring, cutting power requirements by nearly 50 percent over the past eight years. More than 100,000 people visit Christmas Tree Lane each year.

Thanksgiving

We spent Thanksgiving with our friends the McGuire's. Dave and Mary Ellen made dinner, while Shae flirted with the camera and Sam. To make sure Molly wasn't mad, for flirting with Sam, Shae tackled her and give her big kisses.

Second Thanksgiving

Leftovers were just as good.

Kliszewski Glass

Today we had the chance to see one of our friends and artist Bob Kliss create a beautiful piece of art. Bob is a master at his craft, glass blowing. We are fortunate enough to have a couple of his pieces and I was able to see one of them made from start to finish.

From Kliss Show '08

Hydrox cookies at Wal-Mart

Aunt Pat I saw these and thought of you. Kate and I were just talking about you and these cookies yesterday

Shae's 1st Halloween

Naomi took Shae around to see some friends for Halloween. Being the first time she's really had the chance to experience it, Shae sure caught on to the idea fast.

It's Halloween!!

Shae throwing one back!

Happy Anniversary Mom & Dad!

Earmuffs

Apparently the things mommy and daddy talk about at their anniversary dinner I can't hear.

Redneck Swimming Pool

It got a little hot today.  We don’t have a swimming pool and most pools are closed for the season so Shae decided to compromise and use the dogs’ water dish.

BIRTHDAY PARTY!!

Daddy was busy cooking and mommy was busy being a good host so not many pictures of the people who came out to enjoy my 1st birthday with me but, who cares, it's all about ME.

Sugar, sweet, sweet sugar.

How can I enjoy more of this tasty treat?

Yes I can lick it off my fingers...

I could shove handfuls straight into my mouth.

Daddy, have you tried this stuff? And why haven't I had it before?

Mommy being an enabler.

I'm offically hooked.

Mommy, you missed a spot. Don't worry I'll get it though.

Everyone else got to enjoy a cake I didn't destroy. Thanks to Beckie and Barb's Cakery for the wonderful cakes.

Mommy do you see all these presents? Are these all for me? Really? All for me? I have bunches of people who love me.

I love my ladybug, Sam. It makes noise and drives daddy nuts. I just can't wait till I'm 13 and can do that all on my own.

Birthday Morning Smiles

We have a happy baby that smiles at us every morning when we go in to get her. This morning she looked too cute and especially happy that she survived the year with new parents. Here are some of her cutest 2 tooth smiles ever.