for Tuesday December 31st, New Years Eve

Julia visits her cousins. Paddy and Joe.

Julia learning how to make dimples.

Hugging Joe

In the den with the boys and Frank.

Today she is  scheduled to be operated on for a torn labral (hip ligament) . 

She will be on crutches for a month but says she wants a wheelchair.

                        Payton and I are scared and plan on hiding. haha

 I am taking a class on how to teach math which is strange since I can't do math. 

Patti 

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The dog Manny learning some tricks.

Mimi took this picture at the 49ers game a week ago. Her and Gary's team is doing very well. I kept thinking they would lose Monday night, but they won. 

for Monday the 30th of December

The finished tree with the angel on top.

Cousins, Kelsey

Feeling the old man's muscle.

Julia likes the computer.

Two hams.

for Sunday December 29th

Part Two of putting the angel on top of the tree.

Jeanni makes it, but her support collapses

Paddy proudly surveys his angel.

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Some one who quickly turned 12 has had her ears pierced,

Miss Emma.

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We told Santa we all had been good. Santa told us to call him anytime.

Ondrea, Santa, Dee Ann, and myself.

for Saturday December 28th

Julia is visiting the Cotter. She cheered Paddy on as he worked out.

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The family has a very strange tradition at Xmas.

The figure on the tree top was broken. Paddy built a new one all by himself.

Takes after his grandfather.

You can see Frank's face above Jeanni's arm.

Jeanni gets lifted up.

She is being raised up to put the figure on top of the tree.

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These folks need help. They need to find an easier way.

Maybe cut a hole in the floor and lower the tree into it so the top will be accessible. Any ideas?

More tomorrow.

for Friday December 27….364 days to Xmas

Julia and Payton holding Mr. Darsey.

Julia and boy friend, Matt.

The Amber and Mike kids by the tree. Emma and Hedge.

Emma looks a lot like mom.

This African Grey, named Kitty, fell asleep on my shoulder. I am either very boring or very calming.

for Thursday December 26…….364 days till Xmas

Mike and kids go to a Xmas party.

Hedge and Emma

Emma and Santa. Emma looks a little big for Santa's knee.

Santa looks a little more comfortable with Hedge.

For December 25th…….Xmas Day.

Stock photo.

Kelsey and Frank, current pix

Paddy and Joe, Current picture 

This was our Xmas card in 1975. All present and accounted for.

Steve, Mike, Mary Ella, Jim, Mimi, Joe, Patti, and Jeanni.

At Virginia Ave. 1966. Xmas.

Jim, Patti, Joe*, Mary Ella, baby Jeanni, Steve, and Mimi.

for Monday the 23rd of December

The 49ers are off to the races and the Super Bowl. Here is Mimi and Gary watching their team win again, beating the Falcons tonight. They were at the last regular season game at Candlestick Park. The team moves to a new home next season.

The game.

The parking lot. Many people get there hours early and picnic at tail gate parties.

for Sunday December 22nd.

Mimi's Bode, 49er fan.

Julia and Payton with Mr Darsey

Steven and Maureen and family, Elle and Trouble.

Mimi at the bird store holding an African Grey.

Marcus with a couple of pets.

For Saturday, December 21st

Paddy had his first time behind the wheel driving lesson, so Kelsey surprised him with a huge snickers bar.  He has six more classes before he can drive alone.  February?

Mary Kelsey and Paddy and Joe.

An older picture of Kelsey holding Paddy, and Joe on Santa's knee.

Pic taken 1997.

For Friday, December 20th

Look at the sand, etc, inside their once spotless helicopters.

Taylor was training in the desert warfare.Very different from Alaska.