HELLO 2011!

Prescott was a very cool 5 degrees on New Year's Eve. After shoveling snow from sidewalks and porches, we were ready to greet friends for a great celebration.

As new and old friends gathered we figured out it takes a village to open champagne. There is a possibility that the laughter and fun made the task next to impossible, but everyone got a turn and finally the task was accomplished.

As the evening progressed the stories were better and better. Friends sharing tales of past years.

Friends came from Arizona and California to enjoy the evening and the weekend.

New friends, John and Martha. We enjoyed their company and hope to have an opportunity to get together again soon.

Jak and Val, the newlyweds. Glad they could spend New Year's in Prescott.

New and old friends gathered to welcome in 2011! We had a fun time and look forward to getting together throughout this year.

Evidence!!.

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ONE AN ALL!

BEST TREE EVER - I VOTED!

So here we are and it's time to get those holiday decorations out once again. I love decorating for Christmas as I go through the decorations and remember the special story that each one holds. I'm sure we all have them, the ones the kids made in the oven when they were 4 years old, the ones that were handed down from Grandma in 1970, the ones that you found on sale after the season. All of those that have special stories of friends, family, kids.

So then I go out to this great little shop in Prescott called "Fancy That" and I see these decorations! I really felt the need to have my tree decorated just like it. So ---- I buy new decorations, take them home, have a friend help me REDECORATE the tree and here is the result! This tree just makes me smile!

A WEDDING TO CLOSE OUT 2010

Jak and Valerie Kaminski wedding, December 30, 2010. Russ and I have known Jak for more than 30 years so Russ was honored to be asked to be the Best Man at the wedding.

Here comes the Bride! Jak and Valerie were married at their home in Paradise Valley, AZ. It was certainly a windy and cool day but the warmth and happiness of the wedding overcame those obstacles as the beautiful bride entered the room.

Mr. & Mrs. Jak Kaminski.