Birthday Candle Option

 There's more than one way to do "birthday candles!"

New Nursery

Lexi moved up into one of the 3rd floor bedrooms (Matteo has the other), so her "old room" (originally an office) has become the nursery, primarily for the foster kids. Pretty cool, eh!

Lap Dog

 We didn't realize Bonnie wanted to be a lap dog.

Lallier Champagne

While on our European river cruise a couple months ago, we met some folks who turned out to be related to the family of Lallier Champagne. We finally got some and gave it a try today. Quite good!

Got Some Snow!

 Finally got some snow. (It will turn out to be a very mild winter.) Bonnie appreciated it.

Christmas in Charleston, SC

The whole kit and caboodle took off (literally) to spend the week before Christmas at a beach house in Charleston, SC. What a hoot! Of course, a grand time was had by all. In addition to beaching, swimming, enjoying family in Charleston, and just plain relaxing at the beach house, we also visited a few places: Boone Hall Plantation, Festival of Lights, the South Carolina Aquarium, and Fort Moultrie. All the photos are here.

We were properly prepped. 100% carry-on!

And properly dressed. And yes, the traveling unit
did get a few comments at the airports.

The view from our house.

Boone Hall Plantation

Riding the surf.

Festival of Lights

South Carolina Aquarium

Fort Moultrie (see jf2.com/flags/#Moultrie)

Home away from home.

Anastasia

The Colorado Springs Conservatory's production of Anastasia closes today (2:00pm curtain at Armstrong Hall on the Colorado College campus). Playing Dimitry, this was Antonio's first adult lead (after having done several kid leads and supporting leads in shows like Oliver!, Matilda, Willy Wonka, and The Sound of Music). Such fun. And what a beautiful, classic show.