From Las Vegas

What a crazy place this is!

I have tried to post some of the pictures but the JobStarts server is not responding. I will have to get that working when we get home.

I had a great time with everyone. Hope we can do it again next year.

After Christmas memories

Dear Family,

I hope all are getting rested after the big day. I want you all to know that I had a very nice time this Christmas. I thought that it would be hard to see you all disperse on Christmas day but since we don't know the exact day that Christ was born we just can celebrate His birthday when the family can be together. Missed Andrew and hope that he can come to warm So. Calif. sometime this year to visit.

God bless you everyone.

Mom, Doris, Gram

Sam

I love Sam but have never known him to be so articulate. Also, while in PetSmart yesterday, my favorite checker said that whichever dogs I was buying for must be pretty spoiled. Have Samson and Ashley ever had Pupcorn? Samson may want to rethink his version of the "Pool Story" if he ever wants to try some...

Love,
Auntie Beth

Jealous of Glen

It seems that Glen is the only one who can post pictures. Bummer. I have a picture of the cat under the tree wishing us all a Merry Christmas (or that we would all disappear and leave her alone in HER house, can't tell the difference), but only the administrator person has those rights.

Love that Louise

Now Louise sounds like a level-headed cat. D.C., of course, is nowhere near level-headed. At this moment she is lying atop a pile of unfinished work on my desk. I have thrown her off numerous times, but she will not be deterred. When I was scanning something using Steve's computer, she was all over his desk like a rash. I believe she is anxious for us to leave so she can sleep on the bed without being thrown off. Please do not get her anything for Christmas. She wouldn"t appreciate it. She is a spoiled cat and reminds me way too much of myself at times...

Beth

This is a test blog for mom

This is a test. This will now show up on the blog.

Samson's version of the pool story

I told Sam about the pool story on the blog from Beth. He asked that I give his version of the story--he can type, he just didn't want to hog my computer.

Sam seems to remember that Rob fell into the pool when he was chasing a squirel. Sam then remembers that he jumped in the pool which had a cover on it at the time and pushed Rob out, saving him from exhaustion and eventual drowning under the cover.

Thanks to Sam, Rob is with us today.

last minute additions

thought of some other useful things:

9v, and aa batteries

socks-any color, or type.

stereo headphones-for guitar amp

phone cards

sappy story

my fave christmas story was last year when my little brother came to visit, and i was able to hang out with him after being out of contact for three years. hope i can see both of my brothers this year.

Beth's First Story

One of my favorite Christmas stories happened when Glen, Cindi, Samson, Dick, and Jane came to P'Ville for Christmas. We were all around the table making merry when Rob appeared, much like Santa Claus, to annonce that Sam had gone for a dip in the swimming pool. We all laughed and went back to our merry making, confident that Rob was just joking (Rob? Joke?! Who'd 'a' thunk?) A few minutes later Rob and Sam both appeared soaking wet at the door...and we all felt a little guilty for not having believed Rob. But we got over it. Thanks to Rob and Sam for a great Christmas memory.

Love,
Mom or Auntie Beth

Beth's List

Hello,

I believe I have already told the person who is an official gift giver to me, but just in case, here is the Official List:

Beth only wants things that can be use up like candles or coffee (check her closets and the rest of her house to know why...)

OR

things that are beautiful and useful like dishes, plates, etc. in shades of blue, gold, or yellow...

ALSO

Donations to worthy causes such as the Muscular Dystrophy Association, churches, or the Society for the Prevention of Reproduction in the Poor White Trash Community (SPRPWTC). Yes, I made the last one up, but I couldn't help it after another day as a public school teacher in El Dorado County.

ACTUALLY

I am most looking forward to Christmas with all, or close to all, of my family.

Feliz Navidad,
Beth

Note from Santa

It would be a good idea for everyone to check and see what other people are getting other people to avoid duplicate gifts. For example: Rob has already recieved a clock radio CD player device. He in fact already has it so this won't spoil to surprise.