Winter Wonderland

 "Over the ground lies a mantle of white... in the lane, snow is glistening. A beautiful sight! We're happy tonight! Walking in a Winter Wonderland.."

Woke up Christmas morning to snow everywhere in Lubbock, TX. Who knew?! Perfect weather for a wonderful Christmas spent with family in Lubbock. Goober did not quite know what to do with the snow. He went bounding outside, but immediately turned around to give me a WTH look and refused to go out. I had to walk out with him. Not to worry though; once he realized the snow was not going to hurt him, Goobz loved it and spent the morning playing in the snow. He was a wet rag by the time he was done. :)

My mother-in-law made sure the house looked festive for the holidays. My in-laws gifted Dylan with a very nice NIKON camera with multiple lenses and features. He tested them out the whole time we were there, creating beautiful shots. We are beyond excited to take this guy out on our trips to the mountains and to Europe this summer!

My in-laws also have a German Shepherd named Shiloh. The dogs are good to each other for the most part. Shiloh is older than Goobz and puts up with his constant shennanigans to a point; then, we have to separate them. I don't blame here either; Goobz wears me out so I can only imagine how she feels as he pulls on her ears and tries to bite her nose.

 

 



We spent lots of time with The Carey side of the family. My father-in-law, John, has 2 other siblings who both have children. Jill now has a granddaughter, McKenna, who is just precious! Dylan is fortunante to have both his grandparents on this side alive and well. We do nothing but eat and cook here... pretty crazy.

 Just something about a little kid opening presents that makes you smile!!

Helping Grandma Jill do the dishes! Loved her apron!

Smiles with Nana

 

Family, friends and food

 

McKenna with cousin Tarah

 

 Goobz had had enough after 2 days of constant people in the house, along with little children. My poor dog has been around maybe 6 people max and never children. He was hiding by the time we left...

All in all we had a very nice Christmas! Spent good time with family and friends in Lubbock and spread lots of Christmas cheer!!! Thanks to everyone in Lubbock for a wonderful Christmas 2012!!