Today is my nephew Marty's 40th birthday. If an occasion like that isn't a kick in your mortality, nothing is. Anyway, his mother gave the party for him today. This one is the PG version, he is having another adult party at Kirby's down in Delano this evening. It was nice to visit with him and his mother who we don't get to see that often anymore.
Here are some pictures taken Christmas morning here at home. The Blomberg's came over for Christmas Brunch after which we opened presents. Wyatt enjoyed opening his packages a lot, and he liked what he got. Of course the clothing was tossed aside quickly. Once again, we are so blessed to have the kids so close by.
We had Ray's family over last night for dinner and celebrate Christmas. For a while we weren't sure if it was even going to happen. People kept cancelling out with conflicts. In the end, everyone who could make it had a great time. We had supper with chicken and noodles, vegetable soup and hoagie sandwiches. Donna provided cake and sugar cookies for dessert. Too much was eaten by every one. 
I have made ten of these cards in different colors and patterns. They are being sent to our immediate family. The photo of Ray and me was taken in October for our church directory. We actually really like the picture, and splurged and had it touched up so we looked better than we do in real life. 
Nicole dressed the kids in red when she brought them over and asked me to take some pictures of them. This was easier said than done today. Wyatt was cheesy smiles and Andrea was headed out of the picture every time she had an opportunity. I managed to get on Nicole like and she is going to order cards with it. I remember now why I always thought it was hard to photograph children.
Andrea took her first steps today. I knew it was going to happen very shortly. She had been doing everything needed, but hadn't taken her first step. Luckily for her mother, she did it while Nicole was here. Of course everyone is making a big fuss over her and she is eating up all the attention.
I went out to dinner with my friends that I worked with at INTRUST last night. We go out every year at Christmas and always go to Olive Garden to eat. It is tradition after all. Diane, Toni, JoEtta, Sharon and Joyce are always a lot of fun to be with. We catch up on all the news, eat too much and sometimes get too loud. However, we have never been asked to leave, so we must be fairly well behaved. I am very blessed to have all my women friends, they enrich my life so very much.
Actually, there are two teeth in there now. The first tooth came through about a month ago, but it took this long for it to get big enough to be seen. Andrea wouldn't let me put my finger in her mouth to feel it unless it was to chew on it. Now all Andrea needs is a top tooth and she will be able to eat pizza.
