Mom's Annual Xmas Party

The Thompson's love Santa!

Kendal got an itunes gift card from Santa

Cole has been good this year

Has Christopher? Of, course he has!

Chris & Cole got airsoft guns from Santa!

Carsyn wasn't afraid of Santa this year! Yeah!!

Carsyn loves her Dora!

Kendal & her "new" friend, Tanner

Carsyn, her Santa cookie, & her Big Papa

My parents party gets bigger every year! Her Shepherd's Pie has become famous in Wilton...maybe the annual visit from Santa has a little to do with it!! She made 3 pies this year and needed every one of them. We ran out of my rolls, but had plenty of dessert...I missed not having Rick's family there, his parents left for Hawaii Tuesday. The Christmas season is in full swing...I haven't gone to bed before midnight and am up with the sun! I made my Xmas cards, helped the youth provide Christmas for 2 families in need, sewed crazy hats for Carsyn's class and for their pen pals in Canada, and am only half-way thru my baking! I am so tapped that I actually put a platter of cookies in a drawer and then spent half an hour looking for them... I think I am losing my mind! I can't wait for Christmas Eve! Rick says I am doing too much, but what can I say, it is the season of service!

Talia's 1st Birthday

My niece's birthday was today and she did not disappoint when it came to eating her cake! As you can see, she loved squeezing the cake and frosting thru her little fingers! You go girl! Happy birthday sweet pea!

Rick's new girl

I thought it was time to reinvent myself, so I decided to become a brunette to see if it would make me smarter...isn't that what they say about brunette's? I like the change...I am hoping it makes me look younger!

Backstage Pass

We survived tech week...now this is the fun part! Here are some pictures of Kendal's costumes. Galena performed at the official tree lighting ceremony at the CA. State Capitol for the Governator! Trisha Yearwood & Katherine McFee performed as well! What a treat! Enjoy the photos...I didn't get the kimonos we made, she had too quick of a costume change to get a picture of her.

Tech Week for Holiday Tapestry

This past week, we lived at the theater making costumes, building the set, blocking new numbers, and many very late hours rehearsing! My mom & I made these beautiful kimono shirts for one of the numbers Kendal was in while Rick helped build out the stage. We didn't get much sleep during the week...it was all about the show and Kendal! We loved spending this time with her as well as my niece, nephews, and sister Kristen. The other kids were troopers, especially Cole...he was mom,dad,housekeeper,chef,& referee the entire week! Kendal owes him BIG time!! Kendal did a beautiful job, we are very proud of her!!! It took a week of my life, but I am actually sad it's over...well, it's almost over, she does have 3 more shows left to do this week. Then we move on to getting ready for China in June!

It's Christmas Time!

It took us 2 days to look for a tree, but I think we found the perfect one!

Thanksgiving at the Thompson's

We had a great day celebrating a day of "gratitude" for the freedoms we enjoy as a Nation. The "old" & "young" boys played in their annual football game at the Simas' and then we headed over to Granite Bay for a day of food, games, and especially good company! We were truly blessed to be surrounded by family.