Hard to believe that Christmas is just 5 days away. We had our Burrows family Christmas on the weekend before Christmas this year. Martin's mother Penny came from Sheridan to spend several days with us and celebrate the season with the family. It has been quite the year for Martin and I. As you can see from this year's picture, we have lost our big gray wolfhound Sailor in September and now only have Cina. Cina was diagnosed with bone cancer at the end of November and is just beginning her chemo therapy with hopes to prolong her life as she is only 3. It really brings into focus the importance of living in the now and enjoying your blessings on a daily basis. I feel extremely fortunate to be retired this Christmas and to able to spend time with the people closest to Martin and I.
Martin and I went to the tree farm in Washougal the first week of December and cut down our tree. We have really been enjoying our mornings in front of our fireplace with Cina on her bed enjoying a cup of coffee and the Christmas decorations.
Cina and I in front of our living room tree, I know I will treasure this picture of our "good girl"!
Above is Molly with her boyfriend Dan, clearly they seem to be enjoying the festivities. Perhaps it is Brandon, seen below getting into the spirit of things by disguising himself as a package.
Nice bow, Brandon, hard to believe that you are 12 years old! Below is Kate, Martin's oldest daughter. I love to see her smiling face on Christmas or anytime!
Kate is working Christmas Eve and Christmas day, so I am happy she was able to take Saturday night off to come to the party.
Anna, with her great grandmother Penny. I love her fancy holiday dress, though she claims she doesn't like her holiday shoes which were edited out of this picture.
Brandon with his great grandmother Penny. He is really becoming quite the handsome young man.
Martin's mother, daughters, grandchildren and significant other. Looking good people!
I'm finishing up this blog with a picture of Martin thrown into the crowd for good measure. Happy Holidays to everyone!
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