Saturday, January 16, 2010

New Year....New Dog!

We have a new addition to our family. Welcome 2 year old Golden Retriever "Julia!" (We are still deciding if we are going to change her name.) Dave and I have been wanting another dog for a while, but it has never been the right timing. We are happy to welcome her into our home!


Julia and Sable (BFFs)



Sable has perked up with Julia around! It's fun to see her playful again.


Friday, January 1, 2010

Christmas Vacation Part II - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

After we were in Colorado, we flew over to Milwaukee to spend Christmas with Dave's brother Keith and his family. We were so busy visiting with Aunts and Uncles, celebrating Christmas Eve and Christmas, Baptising our new niece, and celebrating David's 3oth Birthday! What a great time!Uncle Dale, Sam, Savannah, and Dan relaxing by the pool.

Brothers and cousins chicken fighting!

Bathing beauties!

Juliette Mae (2 months)

Birthday Toast to David!

What a good looking bunch of ladies!

I've never seen jello shots like this before!
Before we went out to the piano bar, we took Dave to Rock Bottom Brewery.

Veronica and Keith

Dave and I are very proud Godparents of Juliette Mae Hill

Christa to the rescue in keeping Savannah and Ava entertained during the Baptism.

Grandma Judie and her newest Grand-daughter

Family friends Mary and Dean joined us for the Baptism.

Ava and Savannah loved baby Jesus in his manger.



We spent Christmas Day with the Windis side of the family. We went to Carol and Tom's house and ate and visited with most of his Aunts and Uncles, cousins and Grandparents.

Santa and his elf even stopped by Carol's house! Great-Grandmother Mary "G.G." was on the the nice list this year.

Savannah was not too excited about Santa Claus.

Keith modeling the Snugli he got Veronica for Christmas.

Savannah got a stroller from Auntie Veronica and Uncle Keith. She loved pushing it around dressed up as Snow White! Too funny!

Princess Ava and Veronica on Christmas Day.

Grandma Judie and Baby Jules opening presents.
Savannah was really getting the hang of opening presents.

2 Princesses

Baby Juliette's first Christmas


Dave holding his niece for the first time.

Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Christmas Vacation Part I - Keystone, CO

We took an amazing family vacation to Keystone, Colorado. Dave and I enjoyed skiing the days away and taking Savannah in the snow. Dave says she has to learn skiing first before she is allowed to snowboard.
My little jailbirds!






Savannah loved the snow!

Christmas decorations are so much better in cold weather.

Savannah discovered pockets in her coat!



Hot Cocoa break.
We took a ride into Denver to visit my Uncle Randy and Aunt Fern. We had fun catching up!

Rudolph the red-nosed ice sculpture!



Ice skating on the lake at Keystone.



Riding in the Gondola up to the top for another fun day of skiing!

Keystone has night skiing, so Dave took these photos while he was hitting the slopes at dusk.

Sunset on the mountain top.
My cousin Danette joined us for a day on the mountain.

Sam and Danette striking a pose.


This was all made of solid chocolate! Yum!
Santa and his reindeer. We didn't ask him which one it was.

Sam showing off a little on the green runs.





The view from our condo. We hope to return many more times. Maybe next year Savannah will be skiing with us!