Spending Christmas in South Carolina

As we prepare for Christmas we are thinking of you. We are wishing you a Merry Christmas. These photos of the Webbers are recent showing them getting ready for Santa Claus.

Photos of California's visit to the Low Country

California's visit to the Low Country

Besides for the birth of Sarah, one of the greatest highlights of this year was being all together with Chuck, Becky and Lucy along with Amy, Jason, Noah and Sarah here in the Low Country of South Carolina in June.

Aunt Albina's passing

We lost the last of a great generation in our family. Albina was 93 and passed away on December 17. Over the years we were able to spend time with her, first in Vermont at the old farm house then at Lake St. Catherine where she and Harold moved later on. When her husband, Harold, passed away she moved to upstate NY to be near her daughters. Sue and I did get to visit her a number of times in upstate NY, most recently this past summer. We all have our own memories of her as she was a very special lady.

Thanksgiving

Spending Thanksgiving with the Webbers for the past 2 years has us convinced that Amy and Jason will do a fine Thanksgiving in the future. This year Dr. Apple joined us once again along with their neighbors, Ed and Lynda and their children, Scott and Danielle. Brenda and Josh from Hilton Head came up for the dinner as well. It was a great day as the children were all in good moods and were well rested. The photo of Sarah reminded Sue of how Amy looked at that age.

Danielle Lee Henry

Part of our originals plans to be back in SC this time of year was to help Lynda and Ed with their son, Scott, when the new baby arrived. The Henrys are Amy and Jason's neighbor and Scott is just 4 months younger than Noah. They both attend Starfish Day Care Center and are good buddies. Scotty calls Bob "Papa" and truly believes he is since Noah calls Bob "Papa" as well. Early Monday, Nov. 2nd, Lynda called and Bob went over to their house to be with Scotty. Bob took Scotty to day care and Lynda and Ed headed to the hospital. Danielle arrived at 3:49 p.m. She was 7 lbs. 5ozs. and 19 3/4 inches long. Everyone is doing well and we could not be happier for them. Sarah will now have a playmate next door to play with too.

Trick or Treat

Halloween celebrations started at day care on Friday, Oct. 30. There was a parade and goodies which were enjoyed by all. We have loved being involved with the activities at the day care center. We pick the kids up often from day care so that we can enjoy them for a few hours each day. Noah loves his animals, especially alligators and that was what he wanted to be at Halloween. Sarah was a monkey and she filled out the costume much better than Noah did a few years ago. Scotty, the fireman, joined us for trick or treating since his mother was expecting a baby at any time. Bob took the boys in hand and Amy carried Sarah around the immediate neighborhood. The boys were good about saying trick or treat and thank you but needed to be urged to leave. It was a fun evening. Of course, in true holiday tradition, Sue made cut out cookies for the kids to frost and decorate. Noah, Scott and Griffin had lots of fun frosting the cookies and adding sprinkles for decoration before consuming them.