January 9, 2010
January 8, 2010
Christmas Eve
Dale brined an Amazing tasting turkey in an Apple Cider Brine for our Christmas Dinner the next day. We found a Kroger with mini size carts just for Gavin. Christmas Eve was probably a bit busy for his first time with this activity, but he had a blast, and we put all our stuff in his cart. He felt very important.
We also did our Nativity later that night. I didn't even have to stuff a pillow in my robe to be Mary. Gavin was a GREAT Joseph, Shepard and Wise Man. He was so gentle with "baby Jesus". He will be a wonderful big brother in a few months.
Eagle Project
Dale went to help David with his Eagle Project and Gavin and I tagged along. It's a very nice brand new park, and down a little trail is more real beach sand next to a muddy river bank then there is at the actual beach down south. (And yes, I actually posted evidence of my not yet 3 yr old on top of our Tahoe, but he's obedient and safe with Dale.) I just love the outdoors here in Houston. I love the trees, and I'll be sad when they're not around anymore.
January 7, 2010
Dale receives Tax Scholarship !
We were invited to the end of the year Christmas Banquet for the Tax Executive Institute (Houston Chapter) for Dale to receive the Tax Scholarship he was awarded from them. It had an India theme, with wonderful traditional Indian food (that I LOVE), and authentic prizes from India. I won the leather etched painted Elephant piggy bank for our table, and the beautiful silk scarf I'm wearing in the picture. Yeah for Dale!
January 4, 2010
January 1, 2010
Its December !
The three of us got our Advent Calenders from my mom right on time, Dec. 1st. (Gavin and I took pictures of each others). It's been a tradition since I was little in Germany, and it just makes the month for me. Thanks mom!
Happy 24th Birthday Vanessa !
Dale & Gavin surprised me with a cake when I got home from a meeting. Gavin was sooooo excited, made me laugh. After the candles he said "You can eat your cake now, if you want to". How nice of him to offer, since he knows he'll get a piece too. He loves Birthday's and Loves cake. They both make life fun for me. Thanks boys. ; )
Thanksgiving at the Tingey's
I made my usual, Wasel "apple cider" drink, Mandarin Orange Pudding, Cheese Ball & crackers and Dale made his Pumpkin Cheesecake.
Between the 4-5 families, we had so much food left over for 20 more adults! Dale & I ate till the next Wednesday on just the leftovers we brought home.
And as you seen, we found the kids occupying themselves in the front room. We always have so much fun over there.
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