Monday, December 28, 2009

Christmas 2009

Christmas celebration begins with decorating cookies! This has become an annual tradition, having Miss C and her friends come over and pile on the sugar! This year we had miniature gingerbread cookies as well as sugar cookies. Thanks Sandi, for finding cookies already baked and ready to decorate!
Shelby and Cole were welcome additions-Shelby has lots of experience creating one-of-a-kind cakes...
When Miss woke from her nap we were treated to a "piano concerto"
And before we knew it, it was Christmas! Miss C left cookies and milk for Santa and beer and carrots for Rudolph. We knew Santa came because the beer and carrots were gone as well as the milk and most of the cookies-the reindeer left a mess on the carpet-and Santa brought a beautiful big girl bike! And left it on the dining room table!
But wait! There's more! Lots and lots more! Miss C helped Miss E by opening her presents....
Big hit was the princess outfit complete with jewelry, crown, purse, hi heels and skirt.
And, the ever favorite play dough
Later we all sat down for a splendid dinner of prime rib. Three cheers for the cook (Kris) and all the sou chefs who contributed to such a grand meal.

Thursday, December 10, 2009

Aloha!

Talk about modern marvels....I'm sitting in my stateroom blogging! We've been at sea for four days-my cell phone doesn't have any service but the internet is alive and kicking! The good/bad news is that my camera is on the fritz-no pictures! Jeanne Williams and I are going shopping in Hilo tomorrow-our first port-and guess what? Wal Mart sends a courtesy shuttle to the ship. What a crack up!
We've been keeping ourselves busy attending the twice daily trivia games and when you see Jeanne ask her how she fared on Princess Surviver.....