New Years Eve

 K Dawg and I went shooting at Shooter's World in the afternoon. I had a gift card from my birthday to use. More expensive than our usual site, obviously, but still a good time.

That evening we started a new tradition of eating at Ruster's Rooste. We miss the old Northwood's in Pasadena, CA, but the Rooste is an admirable fill-in.


Edward was content with the choice.



Poppy met us there from work. It was cold & rainy, which eliminated fireworks later on at home.

Fiesta Parade

This year Paul and his kids joined us downtown for the Fiesta Parade. The kids, for some reason, were overly excited to see and hug the Arizona Cardinal.

New Bike Rack

For my Christmas break project this year I built a wooden bike rack for the garage. It was getting pretty disorganized in there with all the bikes laying about. I ended up using some old blue paint to give it a little color.

Finished product.

St. Stephen's Day Hike

Every year on St. Stephen's Day/Boxing Day, we hike up the mountain east of Squaw Peak. This year I carried Edward on my back and TF part of the way on my shoulders.

Xmas

We were unable to save any photos from Xmas, so here's the collage Bobbins made for our cards.

Caroling

Continued our new tradition of having friends over in our front yard and driveway to eat chili, drink, and go caroling in the neighborhood. The photo at left is Edward and Francie.

School Xmas Program

They didn't do a ton this year, just the kids singing some songs. Bobbins did a tremendous job getting the girls ready, including their hair. They looked fantastic. Margaret got stuck in the back, so no photos of her. JoJo was nervously shy & smiley. Really nice evening to see everyone together and all the schoolchildren. The school is getting really big!

Nutcracker Show

Took the girls to our annual outing to see the Nutcracker, this time on Sunday, which was a little cheaper than Saturday.

Decorating the Xmas Tree

Margaret didn't break any ornaments this year, and Edward got his first turn putting the angel on top.

Like Father, Like Son

Block Boys

Make Those Beds Soldier!

Another Devils Win

Thoroughly enjoyed the Sun Devils come-back win against the Wildcats, who blew a 19 point lead in the 4th quarter, in Tucson. Good to see Herm get his first win against the Stink of A and Sumlin. Go Devils!

Bedtime

Party with the Pearsons

Our friends had folks over to enjoy their renovation and backyard.