It's off to grandmothers house we go..

Malyn loves adventures so we decided to go to Nama Dotty's house.

 We went over the river...

 and through the woods...

 and found Nama Dotty and her house.

 We found a big rock and called it the "picture rock"

After the picture up the stairs we went and into her house

 

 where there was a surprise of hot chocolate and gingerbread cookies waiting for us.

 

After our treat the girls made some Christmas Dr. Seuss Christmas trees.

 

Mattie Sue and Malyn helped Nama Dotty decorate her house

 and then themselves.

Thank you Nama Dotty for a fun afternoon.

Arnold-Party of Five has arrived...

 Airport picture. All ready to get on the plane.

 Nama Dottie with Ryan (above) after his wonderful singing and dancing on stage for his Day Care Program.

 Nama Dottie with Eli. Our little bundle of joy.

 Cousins, having a bowl of cereal (just like their moms) for evening snack.

 Didn't take long for all the toys to appear all over the house. What fun for Nama to watch as the went from room to room discovering things I'd put out.

 As soon as I learn how to edit pictures on my new computer the pictures will be better. Above is Ryan, in the gray and red shirt, at his school program. Front and center singing at the top of his lungs and dancing to the music of Felic Natividad. sp?

 Malyn looking at the ornaments on the tree. What a precious sight to see.

 Our neighbors always put out this scene and Mattie Sue remembers it each year. So we took a walk around the "true meaning of Christmas.

 The girls and I took a walk around the neighborhood. Love experiencing Christmas through children's eyes.

 And the new addition: Eli, all swaddled up.

One year ago

My precious little grandchildren. Hopefully we will get a Christmas picture again this year when the Arnold's come to SA.  Sammy, in Mattie Sue's lap is now one year old...

 

All grown up and almost walking on his own. Hello sweet boy.

And watch for our newest addition born 10/20, 2010. He'll be featured in our 2010 Christmas card.

I am actually testing/playing with my new Mac to see if I can get pictures on my blog. I did it!!