UNDER THE CAJUN SUN

Spring Formal

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Jeanne and Jessica attended the Homeschool Spring Formal this year with their cousins Christine, Michelle, Annette and Elizabeth and their friends Anna and Adriane. They spent the afternoon getting ready at the Billeauds and then went to dinner at Prejeans. While at Prejeans they met two ladies who were missing their grandaughters proms so the girls took a picture with them. On the way to the dance in Richard they stopped at the DQ in Rayne for a little dessert. I think they all had a great time.

Just because she is so stinkin cute.

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I could just eat her up.

Random Pictures from the Festival

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We met up with a few of the Billeauds and Gary.

Jake lost a tooth on the grounds of the federal courthouse.

Joanna likes to shake it

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While at the festival Joanna made a tambourine out of paper plates and mardi gras beads. Later in the afternoon she put it to good use while listening to a band from Morocco. The girl sure likes to move it, move it.

Festival International de Louisiane

2011-05-18T19:42:00.000-05:00

On the last Sunday of April Normand and I took the 5 youngest kids for an afternoon downtown to listen to the music and just enjoy being outside.

On the grounds of Cathedral Carmel we listened to a couple of groups. This group was from somewhere in Africa.

Audrey enjoying a nice nap on her nanny.

It was a nice way to spend an afternoon.

Tummy Time With Charles

2011-05-17T19:24:00.001-05:00

Over Easter vacation Audrey spent a little time visiting with Charles Lawson our great-nephew.

This is what happened when she found out he was leaving the next day.

Joanna got a little visiting in too.

Yard Work

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A few weeks ago Normand finished raking up the oak leaves in front of the house and he had a little help from Joanna. Joanna had a lots of fun getting wheel barrel rides to and from the compost pile.

Just what I've always wanted.

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This is what Audrey has been doing lately. Too Stinkin Cute.

Easter Babies

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The Armentor family is growing by leaps and bounds.

First came Louis Gaspard III last November (he goes by Trey). Trey is Donald's first grandchild and the apple of his Paw Paw's eye.

Next came Miss Audrey Jane Miller in January. We may have to put her on a diet. Just look at those chunky cheeks.

Jude and Brandi were blessed with Miss Olivia Claire who showed up a couple weeks early in March. She is the sweetest baby with a lovely disposition.

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Audrey and Trey have a little tummy time together. Trey is this close to crawling. Lauren is going to have lots of fun with a mobile baby.

Easter at the Armentor's

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We spent Easter Sunday at Momma and Daddy's with the usual suspects and a few extras. In the afternoon the kids put on a circus with the help of Maw Maw and Co.

Easter Breakfast Tablescape

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photo credits: Aimee Rose

Easter Morning 2011

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After much anticipation the Easter Bunny really did come on Easter morning. He even hid eggs in the front yard for us to find.

Audrey Jane Miller

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We were blessed to welcome Audrey Jane on January 27, 2011 at 4:00 pm. Her arrival was beautiful and quick. She is very easy going and a precious gift.

Joanna's new Trike

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Christmas In the Dining Room

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Joanna's Present

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This Christmas Joanna got an American Girl doll and as you can see she was very excited. Maw Maw and Paw Paw made her a canopy bed for her doll. It's beautiful. Thanks Maw Maw and Paw Paw.

Merry Christmas to You

2010-12-26T19:30:00.009-06:00

Christmas Morning gift time. Look at what Santa brought.

Christmas Eve

2010-12-26T19:21:00.006-06:00

On Christmas Eve we followed our tradition and had dinner, the nativity procession, blessing of the tree and singing of Christmas carols with Normand's family at Johnny and Jen's house.

Joanna as the youngest grandchild had the honor again this year of carrying the Infant Jesus to the creche.

Christmas Tree

2010-12-26T19:16:00.003-06:00

This year on the second Sunday of Advent we went Christmas Tree shopping. After a couple of attempts we found the perfect tree at the tree lot next to Prejeans.

Mexican Painting Crew

2010-06-28T18:43:00.002-05:00

While we were at the beach this year Normand and his Mexican paint crew painted the ceiling and railings on the front upstairs porch at Key Lime Pie. My job was to document the work being done. The Mexicans didn't much care for my documenting or my harrassment. Oh well too bad.

What is he doing?

Dancin To Her Own Beat

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Joanna was havin a blast singing and dancin' to the sound of the waves.

Playin in the Sand

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Buried in the Sand

Joanna the Mermaid

Jake digging up treasures

Andrew's Sea Turtle

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Andrew hard at work on his masterpiece.

Jeanne and Normand admiring Andrew's work.

Andrew and Aimee at the Beach

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Andrew spent some time our first day at the beach playing and swimming with Aimee.They took turns swimming breast, back, fly and freestyle. An IM in the surf so to speak.

Tossing Aimee into the waves.

Thanks Andrew for making memories with your little sister

He's a Big Boy Now/Happy Father's Day

2010-06-20T17:16:00.005-05:00

What a way to spend Father's Day

Today Jake got a taste of that wonderful summertime chore "Cuttin the grass". While Normand worked on the riding mower Jake pushed a few rounds with the push mower. He was excited to do the job but soon realized what a tough job it is.

Blueberry Harvest

2010-06-02T15:21:00.003-05:00

Our Blueberries are starting to ripen. I just love the sweet tart taste of the berries.

Jeanne's Graduation Party

2010-06-01T14:36:00.010-05:00

On May 17 we had a party to celebrate Jeanne's graduation from High School. We had a wonderful turnout about 100 came to honor our girl.

Cousins Maddie andLilli

Normand and Uncle Danny

Paw Paw Armentor, Jeanne, Maw Maw Armentor

They're so proud of our Jeanne.

Aimee Richard and Jeanne

Kathleen McCarthy, Colette Soileau, Kelly McCarthy and Sr. Mary

Grandma Jane Miller, Carmel Soileau, Julie McCarthy

Will ?, and Angie Dunphy

Me, Jeanne and My Mom

Aunt Robin and Jeanne

Andrew and Ariel Zeringue

Jude Armentor, Donald Armentor, Nolan Barras

April Agullard, Virginia Walker, Anna Buttaci, Alison Hollier

Andrew and Christopher Crowe

The sisters Diane Fruge and June Armentor

Lauren Gaspard, Shannon Armentor, Brandi Armentor and Acey Fruge
Dominic, Lee, Andrew, Meridith, Jeanne, April

Memorial Day

2010-06-01T14:22:00.005-05:00

Yesterday before heading out to Coteau for BBQ and swimming at Momma and Daddy's we stopped at Veterans Park here in Lafayette. Here are a few pics of the kids.

Can you find Jake?

Aimee Jake Joanna and Jillian Barczyk

We had a great day and ate too much good food.

Spring Formal

2010-05-13T08:26:00.007-05:00

Last Saturday, Jeanne and Jessica went to the Homeschool Spring Formal in Eunice. Here are a few shots of them before the dance. They had a great time with their cousins Annette and Michelle.

Lola B's Giveaway

2010-05-05T07:47:00.004-05:00

There's a fun giveaway going on over at Lola B's. Stop by and enter for a chance to win the sweet things on this table. Perfect table setting for a lovely garden party for two.

The Wheels

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Dave Barczyk very generously let Greg borrow his Mercedes so the kids got to go to the prom in style. Thanks Dave!

Greg did a great job choosing Jeanne's corsage.

The Proposal

2010-05-01T21:30:00.005-05:00

Greg is always teasing Jeanne that they are going to get married in 11 1/2 years. So he decided to propose tonite.

Prom Night 2010

2010-05-01T21:06:00.009-05:00

Tonight Jeanne was Greg Salts date for his Lafayette High Senior Prom. Jeanne and Greg have been friends for years and generally have a great time together. I think they made precious couple.

Have Fun Guys

One Tired Little Girl

2010-05-01T20:50:00.005-05:00

The other night while having a little before bedtime snack Jo was so tired she fell asleep on her pretzels. Normand says that just seconds before she fell asleep she what chattering away. With the beautiful weather we've been having she plays all day outside and gets plumb tuckered out.

Looks comfy to me.

A Nice Surprise

2010-04-12T11:07:00.004-05:00

Friday before our date Normand brought me a lovely surprise.

We had a lovely night out with salads and appetizers at Guidry's Reef and spent Saturday morning together and had a nice lunch at Deano's. I think that Deano's has the best pizza in town.

Holy Saturday

2010-04-03T09:00:00.001-05:00

Formosa Azelea

Blueberries
Mulberries

Mint

Salmon Azelea

This is what's blooming in our yard right now.

Good Friday

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Birthday Dinner With Katy and David

2010-03-27T12:53:00.006-05:00

Last night Normand and I went out for Thai food with Katy and David to celebrate their birthdays. As usual we had a great time and the food was just scrumptious.

Normand had the three flavor fish-- fried tilapia with a yummy brown sauce and sauteed veggies. Very very good

Katy and I had Shrimp Pad Thai yummy

David ordered the Red Curry Shrimp it was very good too. As you can tell I tasted every ones food.

These are the sauces that came with the oh so fresh and crisp spring rolls that we devoured before I could take a picture of them.

David the master story teller. I think Robin was the focus of this particular story.

Hopefully We'll Be Back Online Soon

2010-03-21T19:21:00.002-05:00

Our computer is sick and needs to go to the hospital. Hopefully it can be revived yet again.

Mardi Gras Fun

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Happy Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras Breakfast

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Beignets

Millers, Billeauds, and Christi Dunphy

This morning to get the kids up for the first parade I made a bribe of coffee and beignets.

Lafayette Mardi Gras Parade Schedule

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Mardi Gras 2005

2/12 Friday Night Parade 6:30pm

2/13 Carencro Mardi Gras Parade 11:00am

2/13 Children's Parade 12:30pm

2/13 Krewe of Bonaparte Mardi Gras Parade 6:30pm

2/15 Queen's Parade 6:00pm

2/16 King's Parade 10:00am

2/16 Lafayette Mardi Gras Festival Parade 1:00pm

2/16 Independent Parade 2:00pm

Laissez les bons temps rouler!!

Pictures of Past Mardi Gras

For Michelle

2010-02-10T12:20:00.001-06:00

Author’s note: This post has been edited to protect the innocent at the request of the victim.

With Love,

Your Pimp

Superbowl

2010-02-10T10:52:00.001-06:00

On Superbowl Sunday we had a few people over to watch history being made. What a wonderful day.

Of course we had a few things to nibble on and help us get into the party mood.

Blueberry Cream Cheese BREES cake. It was oh so yummy and a big hit with the party goers. You can find the recipe here. Thanks Rhoda for the easy fabulous recipe. I’ll definitely be making it again soon.

Gala apples and yogurt dip

Erica made this delish guacamole.

Michelle made this awesome layered Mexican dip.

Red Pepper Jelly and cream cheese dip

Liz made these awesome pecan brownies

Gummies

The main course was White Chicken Chili it was oh so good. (Sorry didn’t get a picture of it)

Michelle our Sharpie tattoo artist.

Her handi work.

Pretty Annette

Game Faces

Michelle and Jeanne

Sweet Victory Celebration

Who Dat!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Aimee is a Saints Fan

2010-02-01T11:26:00.000-06:00

Over the past couple of years Aimee has had the opportunity to attend 2 Saints home games with Sr. Tarcisius.

With Sister and Liz after the game

With Jessica and Liz before the game.

On this occasion she got to meet a few Blue Angels pilots before the game upstairs in the Saints offices.

On the field before the game.

She will be cheering them on in the Black and Gold Super bowl.

Jake is Diggin it!

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Jacob is a big Saints fan too and he loves all of our Who Dat Nation decorations.

Mid Morning Snack

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Jake and Joanna had strawberries and granny smith apples for their mid-morning stack today.

Mommy had birthday cake with extra strawberry filling.

Yummy Yummy Yummy

Happy Birthday Andrew

2010-01-29T10:48:00.001-06:00

Yesterday was Andrew’s 20th birthday we had a nice family dinner and celebration for him.

I baked him a white cake with strawberry filling and chocolate icing.

Delicious red wine he brought home from his trip to Italy. I wish I could read Italian. We really enjoyed this bottle.

Strawberry wine Normand bought in Ponchatoula last year. Not our favorite wine. Very sweet

Joanna just loves birthdays.

For his birthday dinner we had a beautiful green salad, steamed broccoli and a big ole pan of homemade lasagna. ( Sorry didn’t get pics of the meal. It was oh so delicious.

Black and Gold Birthday Tablescape

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I’m linking to: http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/2010/01/welcome-to-75th-tablescape-thursday.html

Thursday is Andrew’s 20th birthday so while I was in a black and gold mood I decided to see if I could come up with a black and gold tablescape. It turns out I could.

My mother-in-law’s sterling silver King Edward Oneida

Crystal d’arques Longchamps my wedding crystal

Andrew was born on Superbowl Sunday 1990 and he has always been a Saints fan. It looks like he will be in Miami on the day of the game gettin the NFL experience. He won’t be going to the game but will be going to some of the festivities leading up to it.

Go Saints!

Who Dat?

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I’m linking to Metamorphosis Monday

at http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/2010/01/welcome-to-54th-metamorphosis-monday.html

Today I decided that we need a little black and gold around here to celebrate the upcoming black and gold superbowl. Not wanting to spend any money to do this I looked around the house and this is what I came up with.

Straw Wreath, Mardi Gras Mask, Fleur d Lis, gold ribbon and a black tablecloth

Mardi Gras Beads, black boa, Mardi Gras Mask

Nasty old tin tray

Tray and Mardi Gras Masks

Walmart gold spraypaint

Chalk Board Paint

Faith and Hope leads to Belief

I wrapped the straw wreath with a black tablecloth, Christmas beads and added a boa & gold ribbon bow, fleur d lis and made over Mardi Gras masks. I love how it came out.

I used a paint pin on the masks.

Black and Gold Superbowl Dat's What!!!!!!!!!!

When Pigs Fly

2010-01-25T04:59:00.000-06:00

This past Friday the kids and I spent the afternoon going to a few flea markets with Katy and Erica. I found a couple of things and we spent a pleasant afternoon with people we love.

The girls always have a great time what ever we do. Nothing like playin hooky on a Friday afternoon.

TENNESSEE TRAIL MIX

2010-01-23T16:47:00.002-06:00

Last weekend Andrew, Jeanne and Jessica went to a swim meet in Memphis, TN. Andrew and his friend Greg decided to make some trail mix for the trip. It turned out not to be your conventional trail mix. I’m just glad I wasn’t on the bus with the 20 or so teenagers who consumed this stuff. They had a great time at the meet. Andrew really hasn’t trained in months and swam well in the meet. He even won an event.

Photo credits: Jessica Miller

Fashion Sense….. Not!

2010-01-15T11:16:00.000-06:00

Is it just me or does the leather jacket, camo mud boots, Phelps T-shirt really go together? Jeanne’s get up of boys athletic shorts, uggs, and sweatshirt is equally appalling to me. He did not leave the house dressed like this. She probably would. Woe is me!

Recent Goodwill Finds

2010-01-14T11:44:00.000-06:00

On a few trips to Goodwill lately I found a few treasures.

This past Saturday after dropping Joanna off at swim lessons ( Jeanne, Jessica and Andrew were all at the pool) Aimee, Jake and I stopped at the nearest Goodwill. I found a cute black and white dress and a couple of sweaters, Jess found a summer dress (she joined us later), Aimee found a few tops and athletic pants, Jake found a few old Veggietales tapes he couldn’t live without. In the back of the store in the house wares section they were having a $0.10 sale on cups, saucers, and plates. I found this lovely set of dishes (fine china Royal Court Carnation Japan) in soft pink and grey. 51 pieces for…….. get this $5.10! I can’t decide if I’m going to keep them or gift them. Know anyone who might like them? ;)

Dinner Plate

Salad Plate

Dessert Plate

Bowl

Cup and Saucer

There are six full place settings and two settings minus the cup and saucer and a few spare pieces. All in excellent condition no scratches or chips. I think they were made in the 40’s of 50’s if not then definitely in that style.

I bought these two cute aqua/floral bowls. Wouldn’t fried rice be so yummy from these.

Cute vintage pitcher to hold delicious fresh squeezed orange juice.

Lovely white compote to go with all of my white serving pieces.

All at fabulous Goodwill prices.

On another recent GW trip I bought a $9.99 coffee table that we’re going to revamp for our family room. I’ll post before and afters of that when we tackle that project.

More Birthday Fun

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Jeanne requested strawberry cheesecake for her birthday. It sure was yummy.

Time Flies When You’re Having Fun

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Sunday was Jeanne’s 18th birthday she celebrated the night before with friends and family by first catching a movie then “going out”.

Sunday morning after Mass we had a few friends and family over for a breakfast in her honor.

On the menu was crispy bacon, hash browns, fresh fruit w/yogurt dip, scrambled eggs and hot buttered fluffy biscuits with fig preserves and fresh squeezed mimosas (thanks Daddy).

Later that afternoon she met 15 or so friends for ice cream at Borden’s.

Fun times for our fun daughter.

Happy Birthday darling daughter.

Chilly

2010-01-07T19:54:00.001-06:00

We’re gonna have a few really chilly days this week. The temps will be dropping into the teens. brrrrr So I had to pick all of the citrus fruits in the yard.

Now what am I gonna do with all this fruit. Hmmm juice some, marmalade maybe, and good old peel and eat and give away.

Sweet Kumquats

Meyers Lemons

Tangelos

Our little snowman collecton.

Keep Warm and Cozy

Epiphany

2010-01-07T19:44:00.001-06:00

Last night Jacob, Mark and Sebastian Centers played the parts of the three wise men in a procession of the gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Here they are as Balthazar, Gaspar, and Melchior.

We three kings of Orient are;
Bearing gifts we traverse afar,
Field and fountain, moor and mountain,
Following yonder star.

O star of wonder, star of light,
Star with royal beauty bright,
Westward leading, still proceeding,
Guide us to thy perfect light.

Born a King on Bethlehem’s plain
Gold I bring to crown Him again,
King forever, ceasing never,
Over us all to reign.

Frankincense to offer have I;
Incense owns a Deity nigh;
Prayer and praising, voices raising,
Worshipping God on high.

Myrrh is mine, its bitter perfume
Breathes a life of gathering gloom;
Sorrowing, sighing, bleeding, dying,
Sealed in the stone cold tomb.

Glorious now behold Him arise;
King and God and sacrifice;
Alleluia, Alleluia,
Sounds through the earth and skies.

Krewe of Oberon Ball and Tableau

2010-01-05T12:38:00.001-06:00

This past Saturday night Aimee and Jessica attended the Krewe of Oberon Mardi Gras Ball and Tableau at the Heymann Performing Arts Center and Ballroom. They were guests of their friends the Barczyks and had a great time.

Masked Beauty

Aimee, Marie Landreneau and Jillian Barczyk

Jillian as Dorothy

Aimee and Jillian at the Ball.

Citrus

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From the trees in our side yard.

Myers Lemons

Tangelos

Party People

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Shandi and the guys

Danny and Jude

Nicole, Nolan, Carmel, Jeanine and Bruce

The Host

Donald

David

Party Games

2009-12-31T11:03:00.001-06:00

Every year at our party we play a girls against guys game of Pictionary. It’s is always hilarious and very very loud. Just a few of the participants are slightly competetive and a few like to maybe cheat a little. I’m not pointing any fingers but you know who you are.

Katy and David

Normand, Bruce, Brandi, Jude, Shannon and Donald

This is a lion.

Next up Bruce. With a little help from one of his team mates Bruce got a little mmm shall we say tripped up and had trouble finishing his picture.

Doesn’t this look like an alarm to you? Good try Bruce.

Jeanine could be just a little competitive.

Jude may need reading glasses. He drew angel instead of angle. His teamates guessed what he drew but the opposing team wouldn’t count it as a completion. Sorry boys.

Victory for the girls again this year.

Girls 2 --- Boys 1

Fun Fun Fun

Now I’m off to have cake for breakfast.

Party Food

2009-12-31T10:37:00.001-06:00

Last Night Normand and I had our annual between the holidays party. We had about 18 party goers and as usual we had a great time. Here are a few photos of some of the wonderful things we had to eat. I’m a bad party photographer and didn’t get pictures of everything that everyone brought.

Katy brought a beautiful fruit salad and I made a German Chocolate Pie.

I made two kinds of stuffed mushrooms. One kind was stuffed with brie and the other with a cream cheese Italian sausage combo. Robin made Mexican pinwheels and Nicole brought stuffed jalapenos. Jeanine brought delicious crawfish pies, Katy brought a pickled relish salad Yummy. Shannon brought wings and Brandi brought divine deviled eggs. I made cocktail meatballs, bruchetta, and an eggplant dip. Robin also made bacon wrapped green beans. There may have been something but since I was too busy eating it and not taking it’s picture I can’t remember. Maybe that’s because there were lots of bottles of adult beverages consumed. ;)

Rocky Road Cake

Pecan Pie

Mocha Coffee Punch

Happy New Year

Christmas with the Armentors

2009-12-26T23:07:00.001-06:00

We always spend Christmas Day in Coteau with my parents and family. This year Momma cooked both a seafood gumbo and chicken-sausage-duck gumbo-- oh my goodness soo good. Daddy made his yummy fruit salad and we had lots of delicious sweets, sides and of course Robin’s chocolate delight.

A good time was had by all.

Christmas Breakfast

2009-12-26T22:54:00.001-06:00

After finishing with our gifts we sat down for a delicious breakfast of Christmas breakfast casserole, fresh fruit salad, banana bread and Martinellis apple cider. We were joined by Andrew’s girlfriend Angie Dunphy, her brother Pat and our friend Gary Watts.

Sausage, Egg and Potato Breakfast Casserole

Pat’s Christmas Gift. It’s a long story folks.

My children love our tradition of always having Martinelli’s Sparkling Cider for holiday breakfast. Normand’s parents always had it for the kids every holiday meal. It always makes us think of them on the holidays. I wish they were still here.

Christmas ball centerpiece.

Much needed cuppa Joe.

Aimee, Jess, Pat and Andrew

Christmas Morning

2009-12-26T22:34:00.001-06:00

Patiently waiting for everyone to gather in the living room.

Not so patiently waiting for everyone to gather in the living room.

“Are you awake Dad? I’ve been awake for a long time.”

Waiting while we trouble shoot the problem with the Christmas tree lights.

Jess in her sassy knee socks from her friend Adriane.

Can we open presents already.

Waiting

Wonder Watts in this big one from Gary.

Oh my goodness RockBand 2. Our home will never be quiet again.

Jeanne rockin out. Mom in her shiny green pjs.

Andrew on bass guitar.

Sing loud and sing proud girl.

Merry Christmas and thanks Gary for the great gift.

Gary Watts and his arch-enemy Aimee Rose.

Christmas Eve

2009-12-26T22:15:00.001-06:00

This year we continued our tradition of going to Normand’s brother John’s lovely home for dinner and the procession to the creche and blessing of the tree. As usual the company and food were fabulous. We all gathered around the tree and had fun singing Christmas carols and remembering Christmas’ past.

Uncle John and Joanna.

Gathering to begin the procession.

Colette playing the piano beautifully.

Then my camera batteries died. So you’ll just have to imagine the rest.

In front of the tree after the kids exchanged their gifts to one another.

Pat and Angie Dunphy our friends from Idaho joined us for the evening.

At Midnight Mass Aimee was once again the Blessed Mother in the Christmas procession. Andrew was Master of Ceremonies for the Mass.

Merry Christmas.

Gettin our Christmas Tree

2009-12-26T22:02:00.001-06:00

Took our annual trip to the Home Depot a couple of weeks to pick out our Christmas tree. Picked out a beauty.

Who knows what they’re up to.

“Daddy lets look at this one. No that’s not the one.”

Jake liked this little one.

“No that’s not the one.”

“Hmm maybe this one.”

“This could be the one. Show us the first one again.”

“Are we gonna get a tree already.”

“Let’s try this one.”

“Yes this is the Miller 09 tree.”

“Silly Girls the tree goes in there.”

“Can we decorate it tonight”

The beginning of the decorating.

They always get along like this. Loving sisters ha ha.

December Roses

2009-12-26T21:42:00.001-06:00

My Knockout roses are still blooming this month. I just love being able to see them out of my dining room window.

Memories of Christmas Past Post 5

2009-12-11T08:46:00.000-06:00

December 12, 2008

Joanna’s first taste of snow.

Pondering

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An old list but funny...

Can you cry under water?

How important does a person have to be before they are considered assassinated instead of just murdered?

Why do you have to 'put your two cents in'...but it's only a 'penny for your thoughts'? Where's that extra penny going to?

Once you're in heaven, do you get stuck wearing the clothes you were buried in for eternity?

Why does a round pizza come in a square box?
What disease did cured ham actually have?

How is it that we put man on the moon before we figured out it would be a good idea to put wheels on luggage?

Why is it that people say they 'slept like a baby' when babies wake up like every two hours?

If a deaf person has to go to court, is it still called a hearing?
Why are you IN a movie, but you're ON TV?

Why do people pay to go up tall buildings and then put money in binoculars to look at things on the ground?

Why do doctors leave the room while you change?

They're going to see you naked anyway...
Why is 'bra' singular and 'panties' plural?

Why do toasters always have a setting that burns the toast to a horrible crisp, which no decent human being would eat?

If Jimmy cracks corn and no one cares, why is there a stupid song about him?

If the professor on Gilligan's Island can make a radio out of a coconut, why can't he fix a hole in a boat?

Why does Goofy stand erect while Pluto remains on all fours?
They're both dogs!

If Wile E. Coyote had enough money to buy all that ACME crap, why didn't he just buy dinner?

If corn oil is made from corn, and vegetable oil is made from vegetables, what is baby oil made from?

If electricity comes from electrons, does morality come from morons?

Do the Alphabet song and Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star have the same tune?

Why did you just try singing the two songs above?

Did you ever notice that when you blow in a dog's face, he gets mad at you, but when you take him for a car ride, he sticks his head out the window?

Why do we press harder on a remote control when we know the batteries are getting dead?

Why do banks charge a fee on 'insufficient funds' when they know there is not enough money?

Why does someone believe you when you say there are four billion stars, but check when you say the paint is wet?

Why do they use sterilized needles for death by lethal injection?

Why doesn't Tarzan have a beard?

Why does Superman stop bullets with his chest, but ducks when you throw a revolver at him?

Why do Kamikaze pilots wear helmets?

Whose idea was it to put an 'S' in the word 'lisp'?

If people evolved from apes, why are there still apes?

Why is it that no matter what color bubble bath you use the bubbles are always white?

Is there ever a day that mattresses are not on sale?

Why do people constantly return to the refrigerator with hopes that something new to eat will have materialized?

Why do people keep running over a string a dozen times with their vacuum cleaner, then reach down, pick it up, examine it, then put it down to give the vacuum one more chance?

Why is it that no plastic bag will open from the end on your first try?

How do those dead bugs get into those enclosed light fixtures?

When we are in the supermarket and someone rams our ankle with a shopping cart then apologizes for doing so, why do we say, 'It's all right?' Well, it isn't all right, so why don't we say, 'That really hurt, why don't you watch where you're going?'

Why is it that whenever you attempt to catch something that's falling off the table you always manage to knock something else over?

In winter why do we try to keep the house as warm as it was in summer when we complained about the heat?

How come you never hear father-in-law jokes?

The statistics on sanity is that one out of every four persons are suffering from some sort of mental illness. Think of your three best friends -- if they're okay, then it's you.

Have a Great Day!

Memories of Christmas Past Post 4

2009-12-10T08:42:00.000-06:00

Christmas 1998

Girls and their Barbies. Jeanne was 7 and Jessica was 4. Sweet girls and sweet times.

Memories of Christmas Past Post 3

2009-12-09T08:35:00.000-06:00

Nothing like a getting a bike under the tree. Jake was probably 5 that Christmas.

Memories of Christmas Past Post 2

2009-12-08T08:26:00.000-06:00

Aimee at the company Christmas Party in 2000. I wonder what she was thinkin. Too stinkin cute.