Opening the gifts

Alex and Julia are ready for Santa.

The grandchildren brought us cookies that they made.

What a great time we had opening the gifts with the grandchildren. We had a great meal and then moved to the best part - opening presents. Everyone took there turn and we went around the room each opening a presents. I must say that the little ones seemed to have been very good the pass year.

Alexandra sings Rudolph

Alex's Birthday at Mimi & Poppy Joe's

Alex was finally here to celebrate her 3rd birthday. We were a few weeks late but with Shawn getting sick and plans that Lisa had - we finally got to celebrate. Here are a few pictures of the girly:

























After we celebrated Alex's Birthday, Julia and Alex decorated the Christmas tree. Peter had gone with his Dad to the store and Catie was busy reading magazines. After we were finished, Poppy Joe and I were telling them what a great job they had done. Alex exclaimed," I am a Great Decorator." So this Christmas, we had our own personal decorator. Wish everyone had this opportunity.

First Week Of December

Well what a first week in December we have had. Thursday night December 4th was my office Christmas party, plus our friends Mayor Butch and Diane had their open house. It was rush to the open house – get to see our friends for a few minutes and then head to the Christmas party. The food was wonderful as usually with a crab, crawfish and wild rice casserole that was to die for.

Friday Night was the rehearsal party for Laurie and Chris’ wedding that was on Saturday evening. We had fun at the rehearsal. The church was beautifully decorated with white beech trees that lead to the altar. It looked like an outdoor wedding inside. The wedding went off without a hitch and the reception was held at a 1940’s house that was built like a plantation home. We had a great time but Sunday morning Joe and I realized that we can’t party like a rock star any longer.

We are looking forward to next weekend when the grandchildren come for the weekend. We have to have Alex’s birthday party at Mimi’s and Poppy Joe’s. It should be loads of fun.

Happy Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving was spent with Grandmother. Joe, Shawn and I went to have Thanksgiving lunch with her at the assisted living. We arrived that morning and then went to the art room to be brought up to date of her new paintings. I was fortunate that she gave me the one that is featured in the post. I really love the fall and she did such a wonderful job with this painting. I hope that you enjoy it.

Pretty good for a lady that is 92 years young.

Happy Birthday Joe

Happy Birthday Joe! I thought you might like to have this picture that was taken last summer with the grands at the zoo.

Shawn and I took Poppy Joe out to eat tonight for his birthday. We tried a new place called "Sweet Bones Alabama" at the Summit. It was great. Joe really enjoyed the cole slaw and he had brisket. It was really a good place.

Again - Happy Birthday Sweetie!

Happy Birthday Girl

Happy Birthday
Alexandra Jade Stahlkuppe
Today you are 3 years old. Poppy Joe and
I called and wished you a Happy Birthday.
We can't wait until you are here with us -
we will have a big birthday party.

This is a picture from your Birthday Party last
weekend.