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After being with our family, we came
back home and enjoyed our tree for
a few more days before I took it
down last week. Yes, I did put up
some of our decoration even though
we were going to be gone over Christmas,
so that we could enjoy them for a while.
We did miss John William and John III during
Christmas and hopefully we can get together
with them soon. We Love them very much
and miss getting to see them. We know you
had a great time with the family you did get
to spend Christmas with. For everyone that we
did not get to see, We love you and Missed not
being able to spend that time with you, hopefully
we will get to get together soon.

Time in Columbus !!!

I was able to go to Columbus to visit Donna for
a week, it was the weekend so Braeden went
with us also and Donna took him back home
on Monday. So I got to spend a little more
time with him.

While at Donna's I hurt my back and could hardly
move on Sat. and Sun. So guess who got to play
nurse maid, that's right Donna and Braeden,
and they did a great job. Just to get to the
bathroom wasn't a easy job. So as you can see
in the pictures I wasn't a ton of fun those day's.
We did get to go out on Tuesday and bought
Donna a computer. Not to say that it was easy
to stand very long then. We did get a few things
done at her house toward the end of my time
there and we also did go out to the movies while
I was there also, which has been a long time
since I've been to the movies, not anything
that seemed to be of much interest. So my time
at Christmas was spent with family, people we
Love and I had a great time.

Christmas in New Carlisle !!

On Monday after having Christmas I was able
to go to Dayton and spend the week with Kristy,
Travis and Braeden, so we had their Christmas
then. These are pictures of Kristy, with help
from Braeden opening their gifts. No pictures
of Travis as he was also taking pictures. Braeden
got to open his present in Cincinnati.

Braeden loves to build things, so he and his Mom
got in the floor and built a community with his
Lincoln logs.

During the week that I was there, Kristy and I were
able to do a few things for their wedding. On Monday
after she picked me up in Cincinnati we stopped
by David's Bridal and she ordered her dress. Of
course she looked beautiful in it. We also went out
and started their bridal registry at Bed, Bath, and
Beyond. Things seem to be moving along with the
Wedding plans. I had a great time with them, we
may not get to see each other a lot but Kristy calls
almost everyday so we do get to talk to each other
often. We love you guys very much.

Christmas in Cincinnati !!!

On Jan 1st, we had our family Christmas in
Cincinnati. Kristy had to work, but Donna was
able to bring Braeden down for the festivities.
We had a great time David and Tammy were
not able to be there and we missed them. I think
there were 23 of us there.

Braeden and Donna watching as presents were given out.

Kaylee and Brooke opening presents.

David Jr. and Brooke having something to eat.

Donna in front of Christmas tree.

Mel and Brooke opening a present, John in the
picture also.

John opening a present. Mel and Brooke in picture
also.

Steve Scott watching all the action going on.

Braeden opening his UP movie.

Braeden and I taking a picture together.

Christmas in Va.!!!

It's been a while again since I've posted, I'll try

and get caught up a little now. Our Christmas

was spent over a period of 3 weeks with a lot

of family. We first went to Va. and had Christmas

with Tara, James, Bethannie, James, MacKenzie,

Chrissy and Jacob. We didn't get to see Jennifer and

the kids, they went to Ky. for Christmas, But I will be

going there in a week to see them and we'll have

Christmas then. We were able to spend 3 days with

everyone in Va. We had a very nice time. Thanks

Tara and James for letting us crash in you house.

Tara opening their silverware.

Jacob and Chrissy opening their silverware.

Bethannie and James getting ready to

open their present from Aunt Chrissy
and Uncle Jacob.

Chrissy and Jacob opening their pie irons.
John opening present.

James with their Entertainment Book.

Mackenzie opening her ornament from her
Great Grandparents.

Chrissy and Jacob opening their ornament
from their Grandparents.

James opening his ornament from his Great
Grandparents.

Bethannie opening her ornament from her
Great Grandparents.

John opening present.

Chrissy showing present that John III
made for her.

Chrissy opening present.

Jacob opening present.

Bethannie got sick on Christmas morning
and didn't feel well for the next few days.
What a way to have to spend Christmas.

James and his bread mix.

Tara opening present.

John opening his stocking and Chrissy.

Me and Bethannie and clothes for her doll.

Mackenzie with her polly pockets

James opening his stocking

We had a wonderful time getting to spend time together
and playing games, these are the special times we will
always remember. Love you all.