Christmas Eve at Nanni's house

The most fun part of going to Nanni's house is getting to ride on the golf cart.

Look at my cutie pies!

Anna spent the whole day sneaking cookies!

I got to see my niece and nephew!

I gave all the men back scratchers and it became the joke of the day!

Unfortunately, Daddy and Nanna were unable to join us because Daddy's Uncle Gabriel passed away and they flew down to Puerto Rico for the funeral. Daddy made it back just in time for Santa Claus.

Mali won her class Spelling Bee and so competed in the School Spelling Bee as one of only 22 4th and 5th graders. We are tremendously proud of her! She didn't win, but she held her own for several rounds.

Christmas Carols

I'm teaching now at Shreiner Academy, a private school. Some of our kids were invited to go to a local TV Station and sing Christmas Carols very early in the morning!

We went for the 3rd year in a row to see Santa Claus in North Georgia. Alex had his list all ready. He's so sweet! He wrote down 4 things and then said, "That's enough. I don't want to be greedy." Anna needed her sister to help her not be afraid of Santa, so Mali sat next to Santa and showed him Anna's list. Franco's mom and step-dad were here for several weeks and were able to go with us.

Christmas Tree 2011

Putting up the Christmas Tree! Anna didn't make it to the end!