Merry Christmas!

Christmas has come and gone and it was a lovely time with family and friends.
  Thursday, Dan and I went to The Toledo Zoo for the Lights Before Christmas.

We met up with our dear friends, Debbi & Steve there, after a long wait in traffic!

I thought the wait was worth it, not so sure about Dan, he was kind of stressed out by the time we walked through the Zoo's entrance gates. ;-)

Steve & Debbi

Dan & me

 I took a lot more pics of the lights, but don't want to go overboard sharing them here!

 We spent most of Christmas day/evening at my sister's house.

It was a time of family, fun and food!  Of course I took tons of pics, here is a sample.

With three of my children. Randy, Kelly and Chris

Mom & me

I am wearing the sweater and scarf Kelly gave me for Christmas. :-)

Kelly & Brooklyn

Mom & Dad opening gifts

Chris & my brother Brian

My brother Ed & Randy

Dan & Kelly

Daddy & Daughter

Christmas morning, 2011

Dan had to work Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Dan, Kelly and I opened gifts when he came home from work Christmas morning. So I was able to get a few pics of him. Sadly he couldn't come with us to my sister's house Christmas afternoon/evening for the family festivities. We are hoping and praying Dan will be able to retire this spring. It will be so nice to have him be with us at all of the family functions.

 Hope everyone had a lovely Christmas. 

 Love & Blessings