D-Update: January 2007

CIRCUS FUN - 2007

2007 started off w/ Anna's first time to the Circus!

She was ABSOLUTELY in AWE of the Elephants.

The tickets we were given were for a suite.

It was nice. Anna could move all around the balcony and the room above was great for when she got antsy. I could let her run around it (self contained) good thing!

It's Genetic!

Anna LOVES her fuzzy purple slippers!

She will sit for several minutes trying to put them on.

Eventually she will give up and bring them to me to put them on her.

Her favorite snack is Matza Crackers

(This child goes through almost a box a week)

Would like to also point out the shorts she is wearing.

In JANUARY!!! It was mid 70's today.

Only in Florida can you walk around at night in shorts to look at Christmas Lights!

Sweet little SHRUG Sweater from Spain!

Anna wearing her hand knitted sweater shrug from Spain!

Elena's mom, Elvira, lovingly made this for Anna for Christmas.

Muchisimas Gracias!

Tom & Anna at Gymboree

Anna LOVES the slide.

Bubbles Bubbles

and MORE bubbles!!

Simerly's on Christmas Eve.

Cindy reading w/ the kids.

Anna, Ali & the infamous.... "Lukeriffic"

Anna opening up a present w/ Ali's help.

Cindy & Mark, Like all parents of teenagers, Hope that their daughter doesn't grow up w/ "stars in her eyes"! hahaha

* Hey... Mark , I had no photos of you???

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!

Hello Friends and Family!!!

We are back and looking forward to 2007. We had a great Christmas. One of my friends from BSF spent Christmas Eve and then Christmas with us. Christmas Eve was an Open House Day. Friends would come and go. It was nice to Eat, Drink & be Merry in your own home!! Below you will see all that we have been up to since November. (Sorry for the Delay) It was a very long and tedious process of "sorting" all of our vacation photos. I hope you all enjoy them and NOW I can cross this off my New Years Resolution List! WooHoo!!!

Anna & Tom playing w/ her Veggie Tales Castle.

Anna & Nan unwrapping ONE of Anna's gifts!

Miss Amber and Anna unwrapping ANOTHER ONE of Anna's presents.

Tom OVERJOYED w/ Happiness upon opening his annual "new pair of slippers"!

Anna playing w/ her new vacuum!

SOCOM Tree Lighting Ceremony

Tom, Anna and Nan

After the Tree Lighting Ceremony, We got to go into the SOCOM building where each dept. had their own Holiday Party.

Tom and Anna at Holiday Party.

Ho Ho Ho!!!

Anna and a VERY PATIENT Santa!

Miss Amber

Once again.... What do you do on a FABULOUS day in Tampa??

Go for a walk with a friend of course!

The rest of the BSF gang! (well almost all of them!)

Brandi-Boo's Memorial Park Ceremony

Butterflies are self-propelled flowers. - R.H.Heinlein

Reflection/Meditation area

Organ Donor Tree of Life.

Brandi-Boo's "Peeps" plaque.

It was a BEAUTIFUL ceremony.

U of A - Air Force ROTC Honour Guard
They presented Jon with a flag that Tom, had flown in Iraq on Boo-Boo's birthday.

Although this was a solemn occasion, I was so touched by the sense of unity and support of all those in attendance. It was a lovely but windy day. Jon's speech was not only great but heartfelt. I am glad that we were able to be there.

A FRIENDLY Gathering

Our hosts: April & Jon Fenton

Auntie April and Anna

Ok, Waaayyy to much red wine!!

Nice self portrait Autumn!

Breaking Bread

Mmmm that looks YUMMY!!!

Great Job! Miss Kendra and Master Dalton!

Dapper Dalton

Miss Cutie "K"

Big SMOOCHIE Uncle Sonny!

Well HELLO DOLLY!

Anna playing w/ great grammy Betty's "Dolly".

Little Cowgirl

Our little Cowgirl!

Aunt Bex and Anna (MAX the horse)

Thanks Ali-bubble for the correction! I love you prima!

Our trip to Australia !!!

The Demaree Family

It only seems fitting that we start our photo album off with a SINCERE Thank-You to Rich, Caz & Jackson. They were the epitome of gracious hosts and are truly dear friends.

We will FOREVER look back Fondly on our FIRST trip to the Land Down Under and Always think of them!

With that said......

It is also fitting that I post this photo of the pigeon w/ the spiked bangs.