The McDowell Girls Go to Washington.

Carrie, Mom, and I flew to D.C. and met up with Nicole there.

We did the tour thing and just enjoyed being away from home.

The fact it was cold and at times it rained - didn't hamper the trip at all.

These are a couple of my favorite photos.

Monkey went to D.C. with me - here he is with "The Ruby Slippers"
(the photos to be used at a later time by the kids)

And a photo of Ford's Theater - This was my 4th trip to D.C. and my first time at the theater.

(and the fact that Nicole and I may or may not have had a ghostly encounter there didn't change the fact that it was already a real cool stop.)

Happy Birthday Joseph!!!

OMG !!! - I am old enough to have a 1o year old child!!!!
Yup... Joseph turned ten on Dec. 30th.
The Birthday Boy enjoying his "Sit in Dad's Chair" Birthday Privilege. Opening his presents.

Playing with the World War II - British Soldiers - that Nana bought him.
(Oh and in this photo he has taken over my chair - not a birthday privilege might I add!!)

How we spent our Christmas Vacation.

We spent Christmas Eve at mom's house this year. (w/ Mom, Carrie, Johnie, Creasy & the 4 Spots)

Christmas Morning Mom, Carrie, Johnie, Creasy came over to our house. Kris and I always make a full breakfast (homemade waffles, eggs, fresh fruit, sausage, bacon, biscuits and gravy).

Saturday we when to have Christmas with the rest of the Spotanski Family.

Check out these good looking kids!!!

Merry Christmas!

I may not have got what I asked for (hair) but Santa did a great job!!!

Joseph can do a full on Clone vs. Droid battle. The Clones fight with the aid of a number of Jedi.

(and yes I do know what that means!!!)

Kaitlyn is very happy with her Zhu Zhu Pets and their little world.