Freeze Warning!



WARNING: Cover Plants and Pets

Brrrrrr! It's very cold here in the Valley of the Sun. A Freeze Warning is in effect until 10 A.M. Saturday morning. It'll be colder here tonight  than in New York City. The winter storm began Wednesday with rain showers all day and night. The lows will fall back to the 20's and 30's  the next two days.   It's soo cold here that Mr. B has only been out twice today.

Checkout the snow atop the mountains in Phoenix.  What a beautiful site!

Christmas

Once again Harrington was as anxious and excited as a five year old on Christmas morning. He walked and feed B.J. without being told (mind you at was 5:30 A.M.). When we finally opened gifts he was so excited to get an  iTouch and all the video games on his wish list. It's  amazing how the most beautiful holiday of year can bring out the kid in all of us, whether its the joy of giving or  the pure pleasure  of watching our love ones' expressions and emotions when they pulling away the wrapping paper to reveal the gift of their heart's desire.
I was happy to have Mom and Amelia here to assist with Christmas Dinner preparation. My teeny bopper niece Eboni, was suppose to make a  Red Velvet cake, but was no where to be found when it was time to bake. Amelia and I made the cake ... Eboni showed-up to lick the bowl.
My turkey was the bomb! I used William Sonoma's Apple and Spice Turkey Brine which resulted in a very moist and tasty turkey. Mom who is not a turkey eater had several slices of this succulent turkey.

Sunday  We got up early to attend the 7:30 service. We were shocked when we returned home  to see Harrington and Eboni preparing a Pancake Breakfast.  They wouldn't get high scores in presentation,  Harrington reminded me it was the thought that counted. :)

We later went out to the mall and CowTown. Amelia and Clyde are very satisfied with the comfort and style of the boots they purchased last year at CowTown, they decided to get another pair this year.  Amelia and Clyde have yet to purchase a pair of horses to go with those boots... :)

Family Joys
Christmas is filled with special joys,



And the very best of allIs contemplating those dear to us,And the memories we recall.

We often think at Christmas time

Of people, affectionately,

And we realize how blessed we are

To have you in our family.

(or, "To be in your family," or, "To be part of your family.")

By Joanna Fuchs

My mother has arrived to celebrate Christmas  in the Valley of the Sun.  After all the pleading, Daddy still didn't come...I think the real reason he didn't come was those three little great grands.   Dad has to stay busy at something...even if that means being a part-time Santa Helper :).
My sister and her family will arrive today. I'm so excited to spend some quality time with my Mom & Sister. Stay tune .....

My niece Nikki and her kids