We've had a wonderful holiday season in Texas. On Nov. 3 we arrived to "Welcome Home Grandma and Grandpa" sign written with chalk on the driveway of our new home near Rockwall. We are 15-20 minutes from Kim, Greg and Braedon who live in Heath. Sara, Daniel, Marina & Layla are 25-30 minutes in Garland, Katie, Brent, Hattie and Hollyn are in Sachse which is also 25-30 minutes from us. On Nov.12, Hollyn was born. She is the second grandaughter born this year. Layla was born May 18. It was neat to be present when both were born. We were here for Layla' finalization of her adoption at the Dallas Courthouse on Nov.21. What a special day. Kim & Greg hosted a very nice Thanksgiving dinner at their home. Brent's parents from Spearfish,SD and his sister and nephew from Loveland, Co. joined us. They enjoyed getting acquainted with little Hollyn and playing with Hattie while staying with Katie & Brent. I watched Hollyn for a week before Christmas so that Katie could go back to her fourth grade classroom and teach before vacation. The kids/grandkids were at our house for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Greg and kids came from SD the day after Christmas. Their time here went so fast as we were on the go the entire time they were here. Sara&Daniel hosted a fun NY Eve party that also was a celebration of Ms. Sara turning 30. Always fun to visit with the kids' friends who we're fond of and have known most for quite a few years. We have enjoyed meeting some neighbors and have attended church with the next door neighbors since we've been here. We've been busy moving in and I've kept busy running several times a week preparing for the DisneyWorld Marathon which is on a week from today. Ran mostly around Katie's neighborhood or on the bridge between Rockwall and Rowlette. Such nice running weather except for a couple too hot ones. Friends in SD aren't empathetic about that as they've been on the what I call Dreadmill training. Katie had this great idea for a blog to keep me busy so we'll see if I stick with this. Glad I waited until after the Vikings season this year was over before beginning this!! Hope this is a way to stay in touch with friends & family while going back and forth from home to home. We will be driving back to Pierre tomorrow to be welcomed by lots of snow, cold weather and high drifts. Yuck.
"Home Sweet Texas Home"
Braedon's Welcome Sign
Hollyn Catherine Dill--Nov.12,2010
Grandma Jean with Hollyn, 1 week old.
Grandpa and Layla (6mos.)
Officially Layla Marie Almaraz--Nov.21
Marina Happy at Grandma and Granpa's House
Hattie with Aunt Kimmi at Pizza Party
Greg Crowder, Chef
Baby Hollyn--2 weeks old
Enjoying yummy food.
Marina and Hattie at their table.
During one of the Vikings Games.
Braedon and Josie by our tree.
Marina's Princess Dolls from Grandma & Grandpa
Boxes, as usual, the best toy!!!!!!!!!
With the two newest members of the family.
Making cupcakes with Aunt Katie
Christmas Eve Farkle Game
Marina and Layla open Kirsten's Christmas gifts.
Layla with Uncle Greg L. (she has 2 Uncle Gregs)
Grandma and Grandpa with 9 of the 10 Grandchildren
James wasn't able to come to Texas this time.
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