CHRISTMAS 2009 FUN PICTURES

Some good ole' fashion fun took place during our Christmas season, celebrated in Oregon with my brother's family, my sister's family, our family, and my parents. Lots of goodies prepared certainly added to the holiday spirit. Cousins settled on the floor playing with legos, dolls, or games reminded us that home is where the heart is. My brother taught Spencer some orienteering skills for Boy Scout advancement, which ended up in a hike at Tryon Creek State Park. While the boys bushwacked their way through the woods attempting to find their route by compass and map, the rest of us stayed on the path. My niece drew me into the fantasy world of Narnia as we hiked through trees covered with green moss that hung like hair on the branches. The evidence of lightning left trees hollow, which we quickly declared to be the accomplices of the White Witch. A lamp post shown through the woods, roused the anticipation of a seven year old causing us to run quickly to its location. At home, my sister drew out an insane puzzle of a tiger, which many of us spent time attempting to sort out colors, shapes, and sizes. Hopefully she will complete it before she and her family leave so that we can actually see the finished piece via a photo. The hotel in which some of us stayed allowed for both adults and children to enjoy swimming and relaxing in the hot tub and sauna. The slideshow above depicts only a brief overview of some of the fun times we shared together this Christmas season.