Christmas and New Years Eve 2024

We had a wonderful Christmas and New Years and I'm grateful for all my blessings. However, with my mom in assisted living, it was the first Christmas we didn't go to 5302 Graystone Ln - the house I grew up in. Also, she just got shingles and really wasn't feeling up for a visit, so you will notice my mom isn't in any of the pictures this year - but she's A-OK as I'm typing this on Feb 25, 2025. Go Nana~!

The Christmas festivities started off in mid December, when we got together with Jacqui's Dad for lunch at the Sweetwater Country Club.

Ryan, Austin, Grace and Pear pose in front of the Sweetwater Christmas tree

Julie and Jacqui take their turn

Let's eat!

The second Christmas event of 2024 was over at Mimi's and Pawpaw's house. As usual, it was a bit crazy, a bit boozy, and a lot of fun was had by all.

Ryan, Lauren and Austin are ready to open presents

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Awwww

Here ya go

I do not remember what was so funny

Mimi is a STAR~!~!

..and Beck, is himself.

CLICK HERE TO SEE VIDEO OF PAWPAW OPENING HIS PATENT

Mimi and Pawpaw's grandkids

Ohhhh, a cool book

...and looks like Jacqui got a new ring!

Kenn SCORES with his gift~!

...nice coat

Comfy sweats - nice!

CLICK HERE TO SEE VIDEO OF THE KIDS OPENING PRESENTS ...WITH SOME COACHING FROM MIMI

CLICK HERE TO SEE PART 2

CLICK HERE TO SEE PART 3

Yeah, that was a bit crazy

OK - that was fun!

After the festivities at Mimi's, we spent a more relaxing Christmas morning at home with the kids and dogs. Later that day, Julie, Kenn, Ryan, Grace, Mimi and Pawpaw came by and enjoyed some gumbo. We also played 'left right center" and Ryan came away with the big win - woohoo!

Good morning kids - Merry Christmas!!

Awwww - my beautiful family

OK - let's get moving!

...one more picture

And hey - get one with me too!

OK - let's open some gifts!

Austin got a Foo Fighters shirt...and I just sold that pinball machine (random fact)

Squish him Jacqui!

Lauren is styling in her new shades

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE KIDS OPEN A PRESENT FOR THE RANCH

So pretty!

Da boys

Since Nana wasn't able to join us on Christmas Day, we took a few extra pictures of the kids opening presents so we could show her later

CLICK HERE TO SEE VIDEO OF AUSTIN OPENING HIS GIFT FROM NANA

And this one was from Nana too!

CLICK HERE TO SEE LAUREN OPEN HER GIFT FROM NANA

CLICK HERE TO SEE PART 2 WITH BAILEY

This puzzle had Austin and I working for hours to solve it

JACKPOT!! Ryan won the left right center game

Merry Christmas everyone!

After Christmas, we headed off to the ranch where Lauren's BF Trey joined us.

Lauren, Trey and Austin at the ranch

And Jacqui too!

What a lively group! ...all of us just reading a book...must have been super cold outside

But Bailey is sure enjoying the day

Look - I finished my waterfall~!

For New Years Eve, we were invited by Chuck and Brenda to their 'sunset party'. Basically we all packed up our Polaris/Ranger/whatever you call 'em, and drove to a high spot with an amazing view of the Llano River valley. Everyone brought snacks and drinks and we rang in the new year with a bang~!~! ....well...maybe just a nice sunset, good snacks, a cold drink and a few friends. WooHoo!

Lauren and Trey pose in front of the river valley view

Me and that JBB cup have seen a lot of parties

It's funny, I felt bad because I was the only one who didn't bring chairs - but turns out nobody ever sat down!

Great picture

Jacqui with Brenda, and....damnit...I can never remember names

We all said goodbye to 2024, and welcome to 2025!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Everyone!