My Wish List

Posted on December 2nd, 2009 by Jean

Santa, I’ve been a really good girl this year. Actually, I’ve been good for quite a few years, yet I haven’t seen hide nor hair of you. How about making up for lost time with a few items from my Wish List?

 

Two words. Alexander McQueen. Hello! Check out this clutch with built-in rings. Oh, Santa baby, I’d be the happiest kid on the block if you’d stuff this lil’ gem in my stocking.

 

I know this seems like an odd request, but please place Animatronic Elvis under my tree. Something about his battery-operated head makes me quiver. Does he have a “hum” setting? Oh, don’t forget the 8 D batteries!

 

Santa, I can hear you now. “What a greedy bi…”, but wait! You can satisfy my sweet tooth for around twenty dollars with Vosges’ Caramel Toffee Marshmallows. Pick up a 4-pack for yourself. They will melt in your jolly mouth, my good man.

 

If you still think ill of me, well so be it. Get your point across with Dirty Dishtowels (preferably not one I have to explain to the kids).

 

I think I’m letting you off easy, but a few of my naughty and nice friends have some special requests.

• What’s on your wish list?

In Search of Snow – 2009

Posted on January 9th, 2009 by Jean

For the past 3 years, we’ve taken the kids in search of snow. A few weeks ago, we returned to our 2007 snowy destination, Mt. Charleston, Nevada. Mt. Charleston is 35 miles northwest of the Las Vegas strip, and about 142 miles from our home in Arizona.

Las Vegas was hit with 8″ of snow on December 17th, so we found plenty of snow to play in.

Tom and Pearl wasted no time building a snowman.


He looks like Caesar.


Did you notice Tom’s zebra hat? It’s actually Natalie’s, but she shares.

I tossed a few snowballs at Tom. He managed to catch them, return fire, and snap pictures. Damned multi-tasker!

The girls even managed to do a little bit of sledding.

It was a beautiful day! Soon, the sun began to hide behind the trees, and the lower temps were fast approaching. We drove down to our hotel and checked in.

Mt. Charleston Hotel

The Hotel was still decorated for Christmas.

We rented a couple of movies from the front desk.

True, these are 2 movies I wouldn’t normally rent, but Francis the Talking Mule was very helpful at West Point, and Michael J. Fox got the girl… and the money. Ooops, spoiler alert!
Last time, we ate breakfast at the Mt. Charleston Ski Resort. Beautiful views, but not a good meal. This time, we were able to find the Mt. Charleston Lodge! Beautiful views PLUS good food!


What’s with Pearl’s expression?!



Natalie with a red bump on her forehead from falling out of the sled.



Pearly with her big breakfast!


Tom tried his hand at video poker, but didn’t get lucky.

Get me a drink while you’re over there.

The Lodge has cabins for rent, but none have been available when it dawns on us to call.

It sure is picturesque!

Thank you for reading this gigantic photo blog!

Christmas

Posted on December 28th, 2008 by Jean

Merry Christmas! I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday. Thank you all for the Christmas cards, gifts, comments and wishes! Several of you played Secret Santa to me and my family, and I thank you very much for your generosity.
 
Our Christmas was magical and innocent. Santa did visit our house, and the delight in our daughters’ eyes was evident. Here are just a few photos from the day.
 

Christmas morning.
 

Pearl and Natalie enjoy view-finders, Pixos, and radio-controlled cars.
 

Natalie mastered the Scratch Art kit. (Thank you, Jessica!)
 

Pearl and Natalie take their *big girl* bikes for a spin.
 
Sorry that I haven’t blogged lately. My computer is on the fritz, but heading to the repair shop on Monday.

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