Christmas Get Together

Dean


Louise


Susan & Melissa


Dean


Mike


Sean

Christmas Day

We had an excellent Christmas morning everyone slept a bit late and awoke in a good mood. Sean got a couple of movies and game for his PSP, enough said. He was occupied for the remainder of the day. Walter got a nice work coat that will keep him warm even in temperatures down to -25-degrees.

Walter & Sean work on a PSP game together early on Christmas morning.

The boys and I attended Christmas services at church. It was a very nice service, lots of hymns. This evening we went to the family get together at the Owens' house. Everyone had plenty to eat and enjoyed the time together.

Dad, Sean & Dean in deep in conversation.

Aunt Barbara in charge of the tree.

Mom taking candid shots.

Christmas Eve Get Together

Walter actually smiling.

Walter did it. He gave Ben & Danielle the "Chia Pet".

Sean with a new movie to watch on his PSP.

Dean with new business cards announcing his very own deanpsmith.com

My favorite shot of the evening Louise with the realization that she never has to go out for copies again!!!

Choir Concert

The choir at church put on the annual Christmas program. There was a great turn out. The play was entertaining and the musical was fun and up beat.

Final Exams

The guys are finishing up their final exams tonight. Walt turned his in last night at and Dean is in class completing his.

A Wintry Mix

A wintry mix has once again descended upon our area, so far there has been very little precipitation. But it looks like the adverse weather will be hitting the area after the kids get into school this morning.

Christmas Concert

Ready to perform in the Christmas concert.

The Madrigal Singers - Danielle is the center of the group.

Danielle

The Family Tree

The family Christmas tree all trimmed for the season.

Almost 8 months down.

Danielle came by for a brief visit this afternoon. I just had to get the photo of the month shot.

Icy Weather

Icy droplets hang on the leaves and branches of the dogwood tree.

Shoveling Out Drive

Sean shoveling the drive.

More shoveling.

Snowball Alert

Preparing a snowball.


Here it goes.


Pay back.


Success

Schools Out

The children received their first snow day of the year. The ice and snow are making the back roads unpassable for the buses. It may warm up some and allow the streets to clear up so that they can get back to school tomorrow.

A December Snow

A minor miracle has occured here, snow in December. Here in beginnings of the South we usually don't get any of this fluffy white stuff until January or February. Schools are beginning as normal, if the temperature drops they may be home early.

Surprize we really did get some accumulation, and the kids did get out of school a bit early for the day.

Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving to all. Our family gathered together to share company and a nice mean. We had a great time of fellowship and food. It was a great time of thanks for the blessings that have been bestowed upon us.

We've Moved

Yes, we finally did it. We changed our internet service from Comcast to Verizon. It has been a wonderful change. So far...no packet loss and a stable connection. Much, much, much better.

Kilgore Victory Rally

Tonight the Kilgore campaign hosted a Victory Rally, at the Richmond Airport. We were all treated to a special appearance by President George Bush, who offered words of encouragment and support. Attendance was high, I would estimate there to have been around 3500 there.

President Bush addressing the crowd.

I am grateful that the weather was nice as this was an "indoor/outdoor" event. The speakers were inside of an airplane hanger while the majority of the crowd was outside. It was a real treat to see and hear the President speak in person again.

President Bush

President Bush & Jerry Kilgore

President Bush

President Bush

President Bush

Homecoming Dance

Danielle came over this afternoon and spent the time here getting ready to attend the dance. She was all set this afternoon when her aunt brought over her dress. This is again another custom design job. Every new dress is a surprise. She looks great and makes a wonderful model.

Mr. & Mrs. Magnin heading off to the Homecoming Dance.

Trophy of the Day

Dad got a nice 11 lb turkey yesterday. It is a really nice looking bird. Mom of course was out taking pictures of it for him late. Dad does love having photos of him with his "trophies".