Christmas time

It was time to get the lights up, but our usual 'monkeys' are in Seattle. Seth, Chet, Kian and Mandy loved to climb the ladders and on the roof- only Seth and Chet were actually allowed on the roof- and get the lights just right. This year is was a little too far to have them over to do the job so we bribed Savannah and Chloe. They did a right fine job. Not quite as eager to climb the ladder or hang over the edge of the roof. But it looks awesome! Rory and Damien will need to keep growing, because I don't know how long Savannah and Chloe will accept bribes when ladders and roofs are involved.

Christmas came early

Alan found an early Christmas present. He has wanted a quad for lots of years. We used to have one when the girls were little. It got lots of use, even ended up in the canal. We we didn't find out the details until way later. Anyway Alan found this one at a garage sale. It's a 2004 with only 80 hours on the engine. Everytime it comes out of the garage ALL the little neighborhood boys are out too. I think everyone has had a ride-except me. I'll waite until we are in the desert somewhere. I'm glad Alan finally got a quad. I just hope we can make fun use of it with the family.