Winter has arrived!

Up until a few days ago, we have had a very mild and snow-free December. In fact on Sunday, the girls were wearing sweatshirts and flip flops, and we even saw a couple of motorcycles on the road. Then we woke up on Monday to 6 inches of snow. I will admit it looked pretty, but I am counting down the days to Spring!

Winter has arrived!

Happy Christmas!

       

Last weekend we went to Dickens Christmas in Skaneateles. The village is transformed back to the era of Charles Dickens , complete with characters dressed in costume. We saw Charles Dickens, Scrooge, the Ghost of Christmas Past, and Father Christmas. Our family, along with Mike, Tim's parents, Mark and Brandon, and Brandon's friend Mandy, all braved the freezing temperature to step back in time for a few hours. We had a great time,and enjoyed a delicious lunch at Johnny Angels. Happy Christmas!

Coast Guard Auxiliary Change of Watch!

Amanda, Dad, Angela

Mom, Dad, Dianne, Denise

Angela and Amanda


Tonight was the annual Coast Guard Auxiliary Change of Watch dinner. Mom, Deb, Dianne, Donna(when she is in town) and I usually attend these dinners with Dad. This year, Mom, Dianne, Tim, Amanda, Angela and I attended with Dad (we missed you Deb and Donna). Dad looked very handsome in his uniform! We had a nice time, and I know Dad really enjoys having his own "cheering section".

Happy Birthday Angela!

Angela's 15th birthday

Angela's 1st birthday

Angela 2 weeks old



Angela celebrated her 15th birthday on December 1. It just doesn't seem possible! She likes to remind us that next year she will be able to drive, Yikes! Happy birthday to our beautiful daughter!!!

Our Christmas Tree!

Tim, Angela, Amanda

The Girls

The girls looking at Oneida lake

Tim sawing down our tree

Angela

Tim

Amanda

Angela

Our tree









The day after Thanksgiving we went and cut down our Christmas tree, even though it was raining lightly. It wasn't very cold, but it was sure muddy. Needless to say it didn't take us as long to pick out the perfect tree this year as it did last year. The tree is up, the house is decorated inside and out, and we have been watching Christmas movies (Elf is the new favorite, we could watch this movie over and over), and listening to Christmas music. The month of December goes by so fast, so we are trying to slow things down a bit and enjoy the season. I haven't begun Christmas shopping yet, maybe next week...........