Christmas decorations ~ December 10, 2011

 You can see our tree through our front window.

A collection of handmade ornaments.

This is my favorite - she made it in 1st grade with Mrs. Rannow.

A BOWL of Hot Chocolate!

A new coffee shop opened downtown. 

 I ordered a hot chocolate and this is what I received.

Kat helped clean out the gutters ~ November 2011

Mark and Chris Shop on Black Friday ~ November 2011

Free coffee at Panara.

Score at Pep Boys!

The crowds at Walmart were disappointing.

Thanksgiving ~ Whittier ~ November 2011

The boys helped with food prep.

It was convenient to have the use of the kitchen in the house next door.

The Grandmas - Marian & Vesta.

A Stark family tradition - Brot Balls. 

Kat serves the stuffed mushrooms.

The turkey!

Secrets to good gravy.

Kim, Cheryl, Nolan, Chris, Janae, John, Jenna, Kat

Marian, Vesta, Kathy, Kim, Tom, Cathy, Jan

Mom and Justin ~ November 2001 ~ La Brea Mall

"He's so cute!"

Whittier ~ November 23rd ~ Day before Thanksgiving

Early morning fire in Whittier.  

41 cars were damaged - 10 totally "cooked"

We evacuated down the street but quickly learned we were not in danger.

Chris with his head lamp.

I went back for laptops.