Who says Christmas just comes once a year?

Last weekend, I went home because my sister was up from Florida. It was such a nice weekend. We kinda had Thanksgiving and Christmas with her since she will not be able to get home for those holidays. We had the big meal, exchanged gifts, and everything. It was sooo wonderful!


The Fam

Sisters

The 5 of us

The present terror

What a little prep

"It wasn't me.. I swear!"

Ken, Spike, and Ginette

He broke out

Eating Thanksgiving/Christmas dinner in October

Another dinner pic

Aww... cleaning up

The flyfishing outfit we got Spike

Ryan and Brooker

Dad opening gifts

What fun!

Brooke, Ryan, and Me

Dad and Mom... boy do they look like they are up to something

Ryan, Me, and Spike

Awww...

Don, Ken, Ginette, and Gram

Dad and Alison

Us

Brooke, Troy, and Alison



It was also homecoming weekend. I did Jalynn's hair, nails, and makeup for the dance. I went to the parade and the football game. Sunday, I got to watch the boys play some football. Boy, I can't wait to be able to start playing again... soon, I hope!

Jalynn

Mom and Dad at the parade

Sarah and Nate

The kids waiting for candy

Jalynn

Alison and Doodle

The boys playing football

Brandon

Ryan catching the ball

Recap

Sorry for not blogging in a while. It has been a busy month. I had to finish writing my synopsis and defend it to my Ph.D. committee. It is finally over though... I passed.. yeah! So, here are some pictures from the past month...

Synergy football and Snickers
Dorene got a new puppy (beagle/cocker mix). It is the cutest thing, and I have a gazillion pictures of it. Here are some for you to enjoy. Also one of the team... boo hoo... I miss playing so much. I can't wait until my leg is all better.


Snickers and Me

Snickers

Dorene and Snickers

Dorene and Snickers

Tammy and Snickers

Snickers

Synergy

Puppy Sitting... Shelby
The other weekend, we had a puppy at our house to watch for a few days. It was nice having a pet, but a lot of work. She was adorable, but she didn't listen very well.


Shelby

Shelby


Synopsis Celebration
After my defense our group plus Kyle and Sheila went to Red Lobster to eat. It was nice, but I was sooo exhausted. The food was great and so was the company... thanks guys!


Joe.. hhaha... don't ask

Joe and Me

Sheila and Joe

Lee and Kazu

Labor Day 2006

We had a picnic at my house to celebrate labor day. It was nice, although it stinks not being able to walk and play the games. Boy, this summer has sure flown by. I am getting excited for Thanksgiving and Christmas now though. I have such wonderful family and friends... and my love...


Dad and me

Brendan and me

Brendan and Ryan playing the bean bag game

Ryan thinks he could win olympic gold if the bean bag game was an event

Brooke and Tabitha

Tab, Hunter, and Chris

JR and Sarah

Picnic Time

Playing birdie

Playing Bocce

Ross and Sarah