Holidays 2009
Instead of having the usual monthly photo set, I’m posting our holiday photos. Of course, the bulk of these photos are of Sophia. She thoroughly enjoyed her 2nd Christmas. Also included in this set are some of her Christmas portraits. Click on Sophia’s image above to view the set.
Happy Holidays!
Season’s Greetings from my family to yours 
Straight No Chaser
Heard these guys on the radio yesterday on the way to work. Great stuff!!
update 010208
Hope everyone had a nice holiday season. It’s been fairly subdued for us. We didn’t travel anywhere nor did anyone come visit us for Christmas. CL worked Christmas Eve, and we both worked the day after. Our Christmas photos can be accessed by clicking on the pic. The new year also came quietly. The news of my grandmother’s passing may have set my mood. We kept busy by working on purging items in the garage and in D’s old playroom.
Resolutions? Looking back at mine from a year ago, I don’t think I did so well. I will probably carry these over into 2008. This year brings lots of change into our world, and it’s all good. A busy year ahead for me at work with the clinical system implementation getting under way next week. My in-laws move back to town in a few weeks as their new house is being built. And, of course, we anxiously await the arrival of Baby Jose in late May/early June!
Finally, I say goodbye to my grandmother. She was a strong woman, strong to the very end. Farewell, Lola; you are greatly missed by all of us who loved you very much. I’m happy to know that you have reunited with those who went before you, especially Lolo and Tito Teddy. And to my Dad, my aunts and uncles, and to my cousins in the Philippines and here in the States – you are in my heart, my thoughts, and my prayers.
random 10 #136
10 songs that sum up your weekend… or were on your weekend playlist…
Holiday tunes … Merry Christmas!
- “Happy Xmas (War is Over)” – John Lennon & Yoko Ono
- “White Christmas” – The Drifters
- “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)” – U2
- “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree” – Brenda Lee
- “Little Saint Nick” – The Beach Boys
- “The Chipmunk Song” – The Chipmunks
- “Blue Christmas” – Elvis Presley
- “The Christmas Song” – Nat King Cole
- “Peace On Earth/Little Drummer Boy” – David Bowie and Bing Crosby
- “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch” – Thurl Ravenscroft
…and one picture that relates back.
Christmas 2004 – Christine prepares Salem for Christmas morning festivities
Happy Holidays!
Season’s Greetings from my family to yours
(can also be accessed by the Happy Holidays link at the top of the page)
'tis the season
To my family – we need wish lists! Thanksgiving is next week, and Christmas is just around the corner. Mine is posted here.
UPDATE – 12/1/07 – I’ve disabled the link to the wish list page. I’m not concerned about receiving gifts this Christmas. If you’d like, save for May/June of 2008 when the baby arrives!
create your own fireworks display
Happy 4th of July
Easter
Just want to wish everyone a Happy Easter. Let’s not forget why we celebrate this glorious day.
holiday photos
Click on a thumbnail to see each photoset on Flickr.
And a video of my niece Victoria enjoying a gift from Grandma and Grandpa.
holiday recap
It was nice to have a bit of a break in NC. Always nice to spend time with family over the holidays. Unfortunately, my mother-in-law had to work each day (except Christmas, of course). The kids are growing up fast. D, the youngest of the 3, is now the tallest. They were pretty good this year and were pretty much occupied by movies and video games. It was unusually warm while we were there (70′s). At one point in time, we had the windows open on Christmas Eve!
We returned home after an all-day drive the day after Christmas. And on Wednesday, it was back to work. Now that it’s another long weekend, I hope to catch up on some things. I will be posting pics as soon as I get the chance.
Hope everyone had a wonderful holiday!
holiday update
I love the holidays. It’s a special time of year; I cherish the time spent with family and friends. I love the music, the lights, and the atmosphere. What I don’t like is how busy it gets. (more…)
holi-daze
I’m sorry I have not blogged in a while. Too much going on at work and at home. Tonight, we head on out to visit the in-laws for Christmas. I hope to blog more once we get settled into relaxation mode.
snowflakes
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