This is Twelve

 Claire wanted crab legs, Costco Caesar salad, and bundtinis for her birthday dinner.  She had a friend sleepover and spent the weekend messing around with her new phone.  Happy Birthday, Claire!

Mardi Gras

 After visiting New Orleans last summer, I decided to bring a little NOLA fun to our house during Mardi Gras.  We had muffulettas and King Cake on Saturday.  Then Nick made the most deeeelicious gumbo on Sunday.  We had the beads, listened to jazz and watched a live parade too.

Surprises

 Claire likes to leave me surprises on my phone.

Valentine's Day

 11 roses this year...

Years past...

New Years

 We did the usual celebrations a little early this year because Charlie had a New Years party to go to.

Christmas 2024

 Carly Claus came to town

Vitse Christmas

Christmas morning

Blaine Christmas

DeFrang Christmas

Wild Game and European Christmas Market

GREAT Saturday.  CRAPPY drive home.  Why can't ice storms always be during the week so we can get school called off?

Couldn't make it up the driveway