Saturday, December 29, 2012

Christmas 2012

Our 2nd Florida Christmas!



Jim set up the Christmas tree on the lanai.
Finished decorating!
 
 
Next, Jim decorated the front of the house.
 
Luminaries!

Are you catching the theme here?
Jim did the decorating!
 
Dad opened a few presents at our house on Chrstmas day.

Jim cleaning up after brunch.
Janet amused herself looking at Kyle & Shannon's wedding pictures on my laptop.
She raved about how much fun they had while attending the wedding & visiting Chicago in July 2010.
 
Gary & Alan
We spent time Christmas night visiting with long time family friends, Gary Turner & his dad Ed Turner.  We had met the Turner family many years ago when we vacationed at Carter's Motel in Dunedin, FL.  All the kids played together & the families took sight seeing trips together.
 
This was our first Christmas without my mom.  We tried to make it a happy time for dad.  I'm grateful three of my four siblings were able to be in Florida to celebrate with dad.
 
 

Thursday, December 20, 2012

Another Gallery Opening

Recently held a "Family Picture Gallery" opening reception at the Florida Schlie Household.  
Enjoy the pictures!