Thursday, December 27, 2012

Christmas 2012

 Merry Christmas to everyone...and we hope you all had a great holiday.  The Nolan's worked at the holiday party thing with lots of energy.  We had Timothy and Casey for almost 6 days and got hug them lots and pat the "bun in the oven".  Casey's mother Kym also joined us from Kalamazoo for the holiday, so great to have her with us.  Patrick and Heather came in with their holiday hats on ready for anything!!  But of course Finnley stole the show every step of the way.  What else is there that makes 5 adults blubbery idiots!!  A baby!!
It was so much fun to have her to squeal and smile at us.
 We did not get a picture of all of us...too much else going on so next time we are all together it will be a priority!!
 Finnley dressed in her Christmas dress ready for the party.  She was all about the lights on the tree!!
 What a sweet picture of our boys with the little girl that melts their hearts..
 Timothy, Casey and Kym helped me with Finnley on Christmas eve...my day to Grandma sit.  We were baking and doing deserts in the kitchen...her first cooking lesson!!!  loved the spoon.
 Finnley sleeps with abandon even with activity all around...so precious
 Talking with Aunt Casey....and the new little McKenzie-Nolan to come...May 4th due date!!
 Uncle Tim doing a feeding...she loved his beard.  I think he will do well as a new Dad!
                                           Timothy sandwich...lots of love to go around.
                                                  Beautiful daughter in laws!!!
                                Handsome brothers...hard to tell in the pic but they are dressed alike!!!
The joy of the season...Miss Finnley!!  We hope all of you had a wonderful holiday and that the new year brings joy and peace.  Winter is finally here in the TC area so I hope we can do some XC skiing and walking in the woods.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

December Fun and Finnley

 December and holiday parties are in full swing in Traverse City.  We have attended several and have a few more to go.  I met with my former investment club friends for our annual get together at Ruth Stow's home.  We have a great soup and potluck dinner with wonderful Christmas cookies for desert.  Our investment club was about 28 years old when we all cashed out.  I was the only original member.  They are great friends.
 Grandma and Grandpa sitting for Finnley is also in full swing.  We are lucky to have here Monday and Wednesday.  She is 3 1/2 months old now and a very happy baby.  Lots of smiles and coo's.  We are looking forward to having everyone together for Christmas in a few weeks...Timothy and Casey can get a little baby practice for when their baby arrives in may of 2013.  I am working hard to be organized...C. Cards are almost done, presents are wrapped, cookies need to be made, dog cookies need to be made, final food shopping and two sewing projects to finish...then the final clean of the house.   Lots to do...I will get it done somehow. Hope all your preparations are going well.  We will be at the cabin this weekend and in Traverse City for Christmas.  Love and hugs  Kathy and Mike