Childhood memories

As part of their Christmas gifts, I made each of the kids an animal from their baby blankets that had been their favorite(s).

I chose a dog for Ryan's since he loves Buddy and works with dogs and cats each day as a vet tech.  It was difficult finding enough fabric on each of the four to make even this little dog!

Christmas 2016

We were fortunate to celebrate the holidays with Grammy, Crystol, her son Jake, Ryan, his GF Shazy, Kelleigh, Mark and I.  Sadly Connor wasn't able to come home so we will see him at the end of his class in early February.  We enjoyed a great dinner together on Christmas Eve and opened gifts leaving Christmas Day for relaxing.

While Jake was here, Mark took him to visit Gold's Gym in Venice Beach where "fitness started"!  On the 27th, Mark, Jake, Ryan and Shazy went to the Ducks vs. Sharks hockey game at The Pond as another of their Christmas gifts.

Our Marine

I love this picture of Connor and his group of guys as it reminds me of one that I have of my dad when he was in the service.  He looks so handsome!

Happy Birthday Dad