Holiday's were good. We had our own Christmas here on the 19th before we traveled. Our first stop was Big Spring. We were able to eat with several of our friends and spend the night with the Chances. It was so good to be able to see some again. We then headed on to Artesia. We had a nice time there also. It is always very relaxing there which we needed. We had a nice Christmas with them and enjoyed seeing Lesa again. Christmas day we went to Hobbs to spend the day with Leland's mom's family. After much fun we headed back to Big Spring and spent the night with the Prather's. It was good to have the extra time with them again. We finally made it home on the 26th. We really enjoyed the travels but were very glad to sleep in our own beds again. Since then we have been cleaning out and rearranging. We cleaned out the kids closets of unused toys (an adventure every year after Christmas); we rearranged Ryland's room; we cleaned out the storage shed and garage; we bought new living room furniture; we hung pictures to finish some decorating; and we have worked. It's been a good week. We've had lots of good family time. We've spent a lot of time with our neighbors also. We went bowling with them on Sunday evening. Leland installed a peep hole in her front door yesterday evening so I went over to chat some. The reality of him being gone is setting in so please continue to keep them in your prayers.

Here is a random set of pictures from the last few weeks. Enjoy.

This is the reaction you want for a present. He received the game Macula.

Reese wasn't sure where to start. She was happy there for a long time.

Ryland received a digital camera from Santa. He has always loved taking pictures and he is quite good at it also.
Raylee received a baby stroller from Santa. She loved it.

Artesia does a big New Year's Eve celebration and brings in a singer for the occasion. This year is was Josh Grayson. We were sad we couldn't stay that long to get to hear him. But Lee, Sandy and Lesa ended up with VIP tickets and had supper with him and a photo op. We were jealous.

Raylee received a hat box FULL of dress up stuff. She loved it.

Raylee has really been into her babies and animals lately. She did all this by herself.

Reese enjoying our bowling night. Alleycats is such the suburbia bowling alley. These are the leather couches to enjoy while you bowl.

Ryland is quite the bowler. Notice the huge tv screens at the end of the lanes.

Just a cute pic of Reese.