Zachary and Nana: December 2012

Well December is here already. I asked you to call me today to let me know how your sleepover at the zoo went, but I have yet to hear from you. You probably forgot.

Here's the Christmas card we sent out this year.

Here's the Christmas card your parents sent out.

Your mother sent me the posting of the Principals List and you were on it. Congratulations!!
I gave you $20.00 for this accomplishment.

Today, Saturday, December 15th I went to your basketball game. You played very well, but were up against an experienced team. Your team lost, but gave it their best.

Today, Saturday, December 15th is our day to celebrate Christmas. First I went to Zachary's basketball game and then you and your family came over to open presents, have dinner and take a limo ride to see holiday lights.

When I left the game I asked that you wear some red. You mother said you didn't have anything red, but low and behold....the three of you showed up in red. You father had a green shirt on. The weather was rainy and you guys were running late. So I had Uncle Bruce open his gifts. You arrived at 4:00 and had only an hour and a half to open gifts and eat dinner before the limo arrived. We got your father the salt and pepper set he had mentioned he wanted. Especially after he saw our set. I got Mr. Bob a sweater and a hand blown Tequila Worm Bottle. Andrew got the cross had been asking for. You got his very own chess/checker set. Now you can practice with Andrew at home.

The best part was the Boom chairs we had set up in our bedroom. What a surprise. Hope you have lots of fun with them.

Then we ate dinner and you said grace as we all held hands. Then the limo arrived. Your first limo ride.

Toasting with your brother.

Photos of Santa at the Princess Fairmont in Scottsdale.

I think you and Santa were having a various conversation.

The Marriott Desert Ridge had a huge gingerbread village and their theme was The Wizard of OZ.

This photo shows the Wicked Witch of the East or West crushed by the house. Can you see her shoes??

In Front of the 60' tree at the Biltmore Resort in Phoenix.

You wanted to sit in the back with Nana & Mrs. Bob

You were so cute. You acted like a big shot. Sipping your coke and pretending it was champagne. You said you wanted to be able to ride in limos when you get older, but Nana would be dead by then.

Mr. Bob went to Seattle for Christmas and I went to visit Uncle Jeffrey and Mr. Donnie's.

Uncle Jeffrey and I went to Pres. Ronald Reagan's library and here are a couple of photos.