The Donaho's

After a late night, Garrett slept until 8 a.m. this morning. Of course, I was eager for him to wake up. Finally I started to make some noise at 8. Church was at 11, and I knew we would knew a while to get through Santa's loot. Garrett must have been a good boy. I must have been, too. I got a sewing/embroidery machine - so I'll be looking for tutorials and teachers. Let me know if you sew/embroider. Zane didn't do too badly either....gun safe, gun stuff, and a new drill. "what is all this stuff" he wasn't shy about it....he jumped right in to the gifts. The kitchen set that Mimi and JJ got him got his attention first. The elves were up extra late putting this together and looking for batteries. Then he saw the guitar and took it straight to Zane....he knew who would teach him to play. It was really cute. Dad, look! Zane got a Keurig....and so did I. We'll be making lots of coffee:) Dad, Mindy, and Jarrett Garrett's gi...

Merry Christmas, everyone! We are in Midland for a few more days. My parents' neighborhood decorates pretty elaborately for Christmas. Garrett has enjoed our nightly rides in the neighborhood. He "oohs" and "aaws". Before church... Aunt Nettie & Garrett...Marcus will be joining us in the morning from Amarillo (if the snow doesn't ruin his travel plans) Nana, Papa & Garrett... Garrett, Mimi and Uncle JJ. As you can tell, this poor kid gets no attention. Every year my parents have a Christmas Eve party. It used to be for the friends we met in Midland who were "oilfield orphans" and away from their families during the holidays. Over the years, it has become a tradition, and these friends continue to come even though they have now grandkids of their own. Some families come, even though they aren't necessarily oilfield orphans, but because it is a good excuse to leave the obligatory family functions a bit early:) It is always fun a...