I Love Christmastime!!!

I love to see the lights. I adore Christmas music. I enjoy the extra smiles from passersby and the cheerul exchanges. And who doesn't love all of the discount prices!

It was a fabulous thing to have so many of our loved ones near us this holiday!!

We were able to give some gifts which had taken months for some and literally years for others. We were able to make a real difference in the lives of some loved ones and in the process, we were changed as well.

We got a new camera for our anniversary. Whoo Hoo. Here are some of the pictures:
















This is four generations of Andrus'

Giving Thanks!

How wonderful it is to bask in the light and warmth of family!
This Thanksgiving weekend has been FULL of such moments.
Let me share some of them with you:


Christine played in the pit orchestra for the production of the Secret Garden. She had some solos. It was awesome!

Laughing Norah.


Little Miss Mia with Attitude!

Lisa's first turkey!

We visited Dave's sister and brother, as well as our sweet neice and great-neices... and they are GREAT neices!



Steve's first turkey.

Isn't little Robbie cute?



Babies are great! This is Ariana and Emma being passed amongst those who love them so much.





Somehow we fit 21 people, plus a few grandbabies into our home. It was wonderful!

The World of a 3 Year Old

The following pictures were taken by Granddaughter - Mia. Imagine yourself in a poche art gallery in New York. Mia's pictures are featured on one wall: "A Child's View"