In August, we watched the Olympics opening ceremony with our neighbors in the Garden Court. Elizabeth had a birthday.
We also got a new roof.
In September, we went to Washington, D.C. - Elizabeth for a workshop, Timothy as a birthday present to himself. Timothy's mom Joanne and step-dad Bob joined us for a few days.
In October, we did our part to help defeat a local proposition that would've hurt the Mueller development.
Over the past few months, we've transformed our bedroom from this...
... to this, with a new bed and bedding from West Elm and furniture Elizabeth's parents found at an estate sale. Fresh paint and new curtains are forthcoming.
Speaking of curtains, Elizabeth made more than a few in time for Christmas. We hosted nearly 20 family members for Christmas Eve dinner: Elizabeth's mom Wilma, dad Steve, Aunt Elaine and Uncle Richard, and cousins' dog Catalina; Timothy's mom and Bob, Grandma Noreen, Grandpa Frank, Uncle Gary, Aunt Becky and Uncle John, cousins Dustin, Jack, Cody, and Riley, sister Teresa, Teresa's roommate Dini, and Dini's boyfriend Frank. Both families threaten that this will become a new tradition. Timothy is looking forward to the new hotel planned for the town center...
Earlier this week, we made a chicken pot pie from scratch.
Have a great 2009!
4 comments:
Hmmmmm. Chicken pot pie.....
Hello. What do you mean a hotel. We were perfect guests. I cooked breakfast every morning and dinner two nights, and we cleaned up after ourselves. Next time you are in Abilene, we have a new Hilton Garden Inn right near the house. Hint. Hint.
Love
Mom
It was a joke! A joke!
Wow! An entire chapter posted at one time! Next Christmas will gain in popularity and soon we'll have to rent a bus for everyone to come. How about a tent city in your yard!
Love, DAD
Post a Comment