Tis the Season

We’ve gone to David’s work Christmas party the last couple of years. This year’s was last weekend. Surprisingly, we had a really good time! I even attempted to two-step with David a few times. I could tell that I was better at it this year than last. Maybe I should try it more than once a year! Ha! We hung out with several couples from the Fire Dept. and enjoyed the evening.

 

The food was fabulous, especially when you consider they served steak or grilled chicken to thousands of people and pulled it off. My steak was juicy and cooked exactly the way I like it. The potatoes were hot and well-seasoned and the dessert was delicious! Even more surprising was that it was done by a student group at WT. It was well organized and we did not have to wait in super long lines for cold food, something we’ve experienced often at large catered events.

 

We were really hoping to win a prize this year—they had some awesome giveaways! Several large flat screen TV’s, Kindle Fires, cameras, video cameras, etc. Lots of goodies! We did win, but it wasn’t an electronic. We won a cheese serving set with the company logo on it. Haha! But at least we won something!

 

Here’s our picture. Looking good, no? :)

Weekend Fun

The weather has been simply gorgeous!! Nice temperatures and manageable winds… Can’t ask for more this time of year!! On December 1st, David and I went to Palo Duro Canyon for a ribbon cutting on a new hiking/biking/running trail, Rock Garden. It’s about 2.5 miles long and climbs 600 feet to the rim of the canyon. It’s been under construction for some time. We had a couple of opportunities to help clear it, but never did make it down to help. So many volunteers did and for that I am thankful!

 

Both of us were really uncertain what to wear for the hike. It was the first day of December, but the expected high was around 80*. We ended up with t-shirts and shorts. I took a jacket just in case and ended up regretting it! It was hot tied around my waist! I think I even got a little sunburned…The weather couldn’t have been more perfect! We ran into several friends and enjoyed seeing them there.

 

We hiked for about an hour, not quite making it to the top. At that point, we had to make a choice—make it to the top or make it to our next activity! We opted to make our next activity and hurried down the trail and back to town for the Toy Run at Get Fit. We changed in the car(!!) and joined a large group of runners and walkers. We were each given a bag to fill with toys. We ran to a couple of stores where we chose things from a suggested list for children served by The Bridge. (The Bridge serves children who have been abused.)We ran with our filled bags back to Get Fit where we enjoyed mini burgers and drinks and chatting with a few friends, all for a great cause.

 

Afterward, we headed home and enjoyed watching the Avenger’s with Lance. What a great day!!

One of the many beautiful views!

 

 

Some awesome rock formations! Mr. Cooley would be impressed! (David and I discussed a field trip we took to PDC in college with our fun geology professor, Mr. Cooley. Good times!)

 

 

The ribbon cutting!

 

 

Part of the new trail!

 

 

One of the friends we saw at the Toy Run, an old customer of David’s. We ran with him each way. It was a lot of fun!

Thanksgiving Snaps

I didn’t take a lot, but here are a few pictures I snapped while we sat around and enjoyed full tummies and each other’s company. We ate brunch at Mema’s house this year. As always, we had TONS of good food. While we visited, we watched Jen and Jim’s new puppy, Dexter. He was so cute and quite entertaining. All I could think though, was that next year we get to watch a NEW BABY!! Yippee!!  Bj and Ginny’s little bundle ought to be some great entertainment! ♥

 

Fun with the fisheye!

 

 

What Thanksgiving is complete without some nose-picking??

 

 

The star of the show, Dexter!

 

 

 

For the Stewart side celebrations, we ate the traditional Thanksgiving feast at Anita’s. Unfortunately, I didn’t even get my camera out there! Jamie, Anthony, Brittany and Nathan came, as well as Gary and Anita. I’m really kicking myself for not taking pictures—the kids won’t be back at Christmas so I really blew it! We had a great time visiting with them and enjoyed catching up with their lives. Nathan is in his second year of dental school. Things are going along well for him! Brittany, Jamie and Anthony are all working in various jobs and seem happy. Jamie and Anthony are newlyweds, marrying in October. It’s so hard to believe that they are all so grown up! <sniff>