Nice try Jack Frost

We did get frost last night.  The tree tried its best to keep the frost around, but its all but gone now.

No magic here

Seems it will be more than dumb luck that everything hits the table hot, and at the same time.

VTC fun

I thought I would say Video Tele-Conferencing so I would not turn this into a Skype ad.   opps

 Anyway, we had fun showing each other our socks and some gifts with the Tacoma mob.

Christmas Eve

Some of us got gifts in church on Jesus's Birthday eve

 However, it was the two pencils in the pew racks that proved to be the most fun.

Nothing wrong

with cake.  We did mention it is HIS birthday after all.

Merry Christmas

Vote early and often for your favorite Chocolate House.

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I almost hate to show

the house artist with their creation, but will do so in case some voters are seeking an unfair advantage.

Sorry

The taste test portion of the competition is complete.

 Seems that Logan was the only real winner.

How to have the best fun

With Chocolate and a hammer.  CLICK HERE to find out how.

I guess I will call this the Pre Christmas Edition

If you do nothing else, check out the ad in the lower left of the paper.

 We are all super happy to see each other.

 Well, at least Josie

 and Ryley are happy to see us.

 Even Bones was happy to get a lesson in adding oil to the car.

Let the fun begin

While Josie had a pizza party with Mom and Nana

 the guys shot some arrows

 The next day at Gig harbor, we found this strange tree.  Does anyone know what type of tree it is, other than a live one that is.  CLICK HERE for a Gig Harbor video.

 Little fishy in a brook, Dougie catch them with a hook.  Momma fry them in a pan, Dougie eat them like a man.   OK, maybe not, but we did take photos and movies.  We did not harm any of the fish, but they seemed determined to harm themselves.  This was a great find as I expected this activity to be complete months ago.

Fish and More

We were surprised to see Salmon this time of year.  Yes they were spawning and swinging up stream to complete their life cycle.  CLICK HERE to see a video Doug took.

 Who would guess reading a sign would be so photo worthy?  Must be time to head back home.

 We woke to cold temps each day,  brrr

 Best movie seats ever.

Vashon Island

was just a short ferry ride away.

 Land Ho !

 After a great tasting brunch

 the check was delivered in a cigar box, in a smoke free restaurant.

More island fun

It would be easy to set up a logging operation here.

 Doug once again tests his water proof video camera.

 We did not expect to see Mt. Rainier this trip, but saw it several days.

Just before we head home

Josie relaxes with a video game, or at least tries to relax.

 Ry gets a hair cut

 On the way home, our taxi drivers permit us to stop for some milk and a free cookie.
        We had a great time.

A visit to

the U.S. Botanic Garden. 

 Happy Holidays.

pics

 check out the swing set at the White House

 not sure how we bumped into some chocolate, but we did

 smell testing

more

This is one of Debbie's favorite shots

 who knew, trains, plus some of the Thomas the tank engine crew were here.

 Ken's shot of something weird

 We bumped into a local motorcycle gang on the way home

Leaving is half the fun

The Capitol tree was lit that night for the first time.

 Even the Metro had its red lights flashing

 A new snack shop just opened, so we thought we would check it out.  Yogurt is good for you, right?

 Yumm, healthy.....