This is Mackezie Lynn Cooley on her first birthday (party cancelled due to snow) but I believe she still enjoyed it. She carried her new Disney Princess toothbrush and tried to eat the wrapping paper. Casey got a pair of Spiderman slippers (now referred to as 'man' slippers) so he wouldn't feel left out.

Pacific Northwest Snowed In!

This is how my street looked after 8 days of snow. I no longer like snow. People say this is the worst cold we've had in 40 years, as it didn't get above freezing for 7 days. I moved out here for the mild weather!

Christmas Day. Mackenzie opeded up her first Barbie doll. I have gone so overboard to the 'pink side,' I'm looking forward to having my first tea party. Casey got a real trike with petals and books. We had a big turkey, lots of mashed potatoes, gravy and cranberry sauce with crescent rolls. As always, our celebration included four special people I refer to as my 'others. Kyle, his wife Claudette and their children, Kyle Jr and Anna; my other son, daughter in law, grandson and granddaughter. I have an embarrassment of riches out here, that help when I so far away from my sibs and all their kids.

I would love for any to send in a comment with their favorite holiday photo and news. I know that Wes won the Fantasy Football thing, Alexandra has been admitted to Marshall with scholarships and Jimmy was home for Christmas. What is everyone else doing?
Love, Peggy