Amaryllis

I received an amaryllis from Carlie at Christmas. It bloomed!
It had one bloom, then two, then three. The first bloom is fading but a fourth bloom is starting. It is just beautiful

Fire bowl and firemen

Santa brought a fire bowl to us for Christmas. We tried it out tonight. We used a presto log for the fire since we don't have firewood around the house.
We had family over for 'smores. Plus, it was Jordan's last night before heading back to
San Diego. He could see some family before leaving. They came over about 4:30 so we could still see what we were doing. As the marshmellows were roasting, we realized that they were probably getting full of chemicals. They would turn gray instead of golden. Decided to use firewood for the next fire.
When we were done, Jordan blew out the flame but it kept smoking. He and I sat down to dinner about 6. I looked out to check on the fire bowl. Couldn't see a thing in the dark which was a good sign-no fire. So I thought! At 6:45 3 firemen and their big fire truck pulled up to our house! They had a call about smoke and were driving around the neighborhood. They figured out the smoke was from us so they came to the door. One said to use wood next time because the presto logs smoke so much. Not to worry, we definitely will!

Skating in the buttes

Skating

Happy Birthday Velia Anne

After "Stomp"

After the show, we walked the few blocks to Mikunis. I had whatever, Jordan had the "roll" platter, Steph and Marcus had some vegetarian dish. Jordan's was the best! I am having that next time.
Steph and Marcus after dinner.
Jordan, Steph and me after dinner. Next we walked to the parking garage at 17th and L. Then we were taking Steph and Marcus to the Amtrak so the could get back to Berkeley.

More New Year's pictures

New Year's in Davis

Christmas Day

Here is one that shows Matt!
Steph and Shelene opening presents.

After Christmas Dinner/Lunch

After our tamale lunch, Feliciana and Julian handed out presents to the aunts, uncles, cousins, and Huela.
Jordan, Juanita, and Micheal.
Aunt Julie pointing at something interesting. Matt is behind her, then Aunt Sharon, Uncle Brad, Carlie (Chris' fiance), Chris, Hue, and a bit of Julian's arm. Chris and Carly were getting ready to go to (another) lunch at her parent's house in Yuba City. Prime rib lunch!
Some of the same folks from another angle.
Same folks again from another angle. Matt is still hidden! Rats, he is one of the biggest and cutest cousins.