What do you think to THIS Christmas present?

When I had my Donny moment in August, I was so excited when people I knew in the audience sent me pictures of the event. Can you believe how I felt to learn that wonderful Eileen from California had actually captured it on video? Amazing!!! I watched it secretly at first, just to make sure I didn't make too much of a fool of myself, and it felt a little awkward when I first watched it with my husband, but now, I'm so over that. 

I LOVE it!!! 

Thanks Eileen.

Jamie's Visit

At the beginning of December, our niece Jamie came to visit us for a week. She is the daughter of Brent's brother and because she lives in England, it's been years since we last saw her. She brought the cold English weather with her, but we managed to get out and about so show her just a little of Arizona.

She's a Christmas Lights junkie, so where  better to take her than to see the lights at the Mesa LDS Temple. Ssshh, little secret...we went there twice that week.

Brent, myself and Michael. I always get cold sitting out there watching the concert, so this year I came with my winter coat on and my favorite suede and fur throw. Mmmm, toasty warm!

This is Jamie at the top of South Mountain looking out over Phoenix. She's scared of heights, so this was actually quite brave of her.

Brent at the top of South Mountain.

Of course, she had to take a couple of hot tub shots. That pool in the background looks rather inviting, you'd never believe how cold the water is though. Bbbbrrrrrr!!!

This picture was taken down at Tortilla Flat by Canyon Lake. The scenery on that ride is really breathtaking. True Arizona desert,

Goldfield Mining Camp is now a ghost town and full of fascinating old equipment from back in the day when it was an operational gold mine.

Let's Play Catch Up

I'm actually feeling bereft being without a camera. The shutter button came off in August and Sony quoted me $192 to get it fixed. While I realize it's a good camera, I've had it for about 5 years now and technology has improved such a lot that I'd rather spend that money on a new one. Anyway, the result is, I've been cameraless and have had to rely on others for photos.

Here's some things that have been going on.

Katelynn started Kindergarten
Katelynn started Kindergarten in August and she really loves going to school. This was her first school photo taken in September. She looks a little different now as since then, she was chasing around the playground, tripped, fell over and a couple of her top teeth that were wobbly came out. We teased her endlessly that she had been kissing the boys, but she assured us that she had been fighting them! Anyway, we're pleased that she loves learning to read and write and that she is very well behaved in school.

Boo At The Zoo

In October we took the grandchildren to Boo At The Zoo. It was hard to believe that Halloween was almost upon us as it was a really bright sunny day. Katelynn and Christopher had their Halloween T-shirts on and Danielle went dressed in her Tangled Halloween outfit. Her mommy did such a good job with her hair. We kept getting stopped all the time as people commented on it.

Here's just a few photos from that day.

2011 Awards Breakfast
Every year, Banner Baywood honors all those who have completed their degree within that year. As I completed my Bachelor's in Nursing in June, I was invited to attend. It was a lovely event. The decorations were very pretty and the food was good too. I do confess to having a little chuckle to myself though as the background music being played was Land of Hope and Glory...very British.

Can you spot me on this one?

 Here I am with my boss Barb.

 And with the CEO of Banner Heart, Debbie Flores and the CEO of Banner Baywood, Laura Robertson.