Christmas 2010

After last year, we expected a quiet Christmas. Then Meredith had little Emmett a week early and they decided the best thing would be to come to Raleigh. Not quite as lively as with 21 people under one roof, but festive and fun. nevertheless.

Snow is pretty rare in Raleigh but we got a bunch of it Christmas night and the day after Christmas. We lost power for about six hours as the weight of the snow on the trees downed some power lines. Our trusty generator kept us from freezing to death. The snow makes for nice photo opportunities don't you think?

We had the shed cleaned up and restained in the late fall so it made a fine backdrop for some pictures.

Bright and early Monday morning, Jim decided he needed to build an igloo. He had lots of help. Pretty good, no?

. . . and the following Sunday (this morning), after three days of 60+ degree weather . . . .

Alina

Alina Kay Taggart -- Our newest grandchild and a rare granddaughter. She is a sweet and lovely girl. Here she is, all ready to head off to church to be blessed.

She is a welcomed part of a great little (well, not so little) family.