My Amaryllis has finally bloomed. I have been waiting and waiting. I think it is so pretty. It is like a breath of spring. I love fresh flowers. I have some paper whites that are slowly growing and I can't wait until they bloom.

We had our New Years get together in Wimberley, TX and it was so much fun. We always have New Years with my family. I have three older brothers and three sweet sister-in-laws. Lot of sweet neices and nephews. And most important , my mom, she enjoys this so much. We also have Lily who is my nephew's daughter, OK she is so smart I am amazed. She will be three in January.We have Chinese Christmas gift exchange which always is alot of fun. This year my Neice, Rachael got us Ice Hockey tickets in San Antonio which was fun.

The house where we stayed was wonderful. The deer were always in the front yard. This was a really nice get away.

Resting after the Holidays

This is our baby, Gracie, she is the Princess around our house. She brings us so much joy and unconditional love. She got the spend the Holidays with Bella, Bax, and Cesar. You talk about toys and treats. We have some spoiled pups, but they are worth it. They all bring so much joy to our lives.

Our Cottage Christmas

We had a little Christmas get together on Christmas eve. This has been a tradition for many years. Our sweet long time friends and my mom always save time on Christmas eve for each other. This is a tradition I alway look forward to. I love traditions. What is yours?

There are so many beautiful homes on the River.

Steve and I went to Natchitoches, Louisiana for the Christmas Festival of Lights on Saturday. Our youngest ( Jason) is a drummer in the Kilgore Ranger Band. Natchitoches is a beautiful area. This is were "Steel Magnolias" was filmed. We took pictures of the house where it was filmed. It does not do justice to the area. This is really a fun place to visit. Oh, I forgot to mention they are famous for Natchitoches meat pies that are so good.

Steve and I had a date night and went to see "The Blind Side". OK, this is one of the best movies we have ever seen. I say we because Steve loved it as much as I did. It just makes you want to do more for others. My favorite part is when Sandra Bullock's friends said Big Mike would really have his life changed because of her and her family, She said "no, he has changed mine". You should treat yourself and go see it, you will be glad you did.