My Big Surprise

Todd is full of surprises ! Upon returning from Racine, WI, he decided to give me my Christmas present early. I was in shock, and still am. It is something I have always wanted, but never dreamed I would be able to afford. He works so hard, and wanted me to have the best. So he got me a KitchenAid Stand Mixer with a 6 quart bowl !!! Maybe I'll get some attachments for Christmas day ! Baking has never been so much fun !

French Braids

Gabriella surprised me today with Francesca's hair in a French Braid !!! She said that she went online and read about how to do it and then practiced on Francesca's hair and Voila !! I was so happy. I have always wanted to learn how to do it but never had the time or the ablility. Thank you Gabby for doing your best. She even did mine !!

GLAA Orchestra

Vincent has played in the orchestra at GLAA for more than a year and we have never heard him play...until now !! His school's orchestra came to our church with the hand bell choir and performed a Sabbath vesper's for us and it was beautiful !! We were very impressed and blessed. The trombone Vince plays was played by his Dad (Todd) and by HIS Dad (Joseph) so it is very special to all of us. What a great concert and a great weekend. Doesn't he look handsome in his Tuxedo ??

Samson Went for a Hike

Samson loves to go for walks even though he is an old man. He will turn 10 in February. His mush is turning gray. I love walking him in public :-) People are always leery of approaching him...But he is just a big teddy bear !!