HIGHLIGHTS OF CHRISTMAS

By

Gypsy Rhapsody

(a 1977 Airstream that just became a mother)

I'm still have not gotten over the initial excitement 

of adopting my daughter, Minuet in G.

It's been a whirlwind of activity.

Vannie and Dave have been going here and there,

and Minnie G arrived,

and more activities.

I'm going to give you some of the highlights

of the past few weeks.
The first stop on this list was Cousin Janet Lovelady's.
Janet lives in Flower Mound, TX...just north of Dallas.
She had lots of ideas for us to explore while we spend about 3 days with her.

If you are ever in the Dallas area during the Christmas season,

the Dallas Arboretum is a much see...according to Vannie.

The 12 days of Christmas is an outstanding exhibit.

This is the "drummer's drumming". 

"The Lord's a Leaping"

"the Pipper's Piping" 

"The Ladies Dancing"

Dave said the costumes were magnificent.

"A Christmas Spirit" starter...for sure.

Dave said seeing the big house at the Arboretum was 

a huge bonus.  Not sure if it is open all year.

It was decorated top to bottom for the season.

Here's Dave standing in the library.

One of the beautiful trees...

...and Santa's...over 500...

Look who Vannie snuggled up to outside...

Shakespeare, himself.

It was very chilly the day they visited the Arboretum.

The waterfall shows it...check out that ice.

Janet also suggested that the Kimble "Monet" exhibit was not to be missed.

It was spectacular...according to Vannie...

and Dave mostly agreed.  lol

Just a little bit of Christmas on those suspenders. 

Vannie was so glad they got to visit with Cousin George Johnston

and his pretty wife Josie (who took the picture) and their oldest son,

George Jr.  

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day was spend in Austin

with the Salvagio Family.

Vivacious Vincent

Marvelous Maddie

Spending time with the grandkids is always delightful.

Yes, this is Miss Minnie G.  She sent me these pictures back

from their spot behind the Clubhouse in Bernice.

I've been there many times, so we decided it was time for Minnie G

to get to experience Louisiana.

I'll be staying in Hillsboro for a couple of months

enjoying all my Airstream buddies.

Some of Minnie G's first visitors...

Niece Amy, Sister-in-law, Judy, Niece Lisa, and Great Niece Lacy

Lunch in Ruston with some of the Harris Bunch...

Great Niece Brook, Niece Stephanie, Sister-in-law, Judy

Love this picture of Vannie and Amy

 in front of the First Baptist Church in Bernice.

Vannie said she and Dave enjoyed the Bernice crowd so much....

especially Amy's chicken and dressing and chocolate pie...YUM.

First Baptist Church 

Bernice, LA

Great great Nephew, Ben...

He is so precious.

Last pic of Bernice before heading south..

Minnie G and V and D will be spending 2 months in Lafayette.

Vannie has a sub teaching job for about a month,

and Dave will be working on Minnie G.

And, of course, we will be visiting lots of friends...

Minnie G will be writing the blog while they are in Lafayette.

You will enjoy her style...pretty much the same as mine.  Hee Hee

HAPPY NEW YEAR...