Here we go – Round 3!  The Schusler family (or Shoe Crew) arrived on the 26th and we celebrated – AGAIN!!  There were more presents to open, feasts to be had, visiting to be done and LOTS of activities.

Christian’s Dad, John, and his wife, Joyce, joined us for a couple of days with the granddaughters.   We had another Christmas dinner – this time a southwest Christmas menu of tacos, tamales and tortilla casserole on the patio on a beautiful warm December day;-)

Time for activities!  Trying to keep 9 & 11 year olds busy is a real challenge!!  First up – music making – –

— then off to manicures – –

— make-up by Demi – –

–that torturous game of Twister;-( – –

–and tree climbing – –

 

In the Phoenix area – what would the holidays be without Zoo Lights?  We were really lucky the night of our visit as both Fiesta Bowl team bands were at the Zoo for a little friendly competition before the BIG game.

Of course – G & E could not let the girls come to Phoenix without taking them to the Musical Instrument Museum (MIM).

There was also a fun afternoon at the Train Park – –

 

As they say – all good things must come to an end.  2017 was about to be over and 2018 was on its way.  To say good-bye to the old year, we all had an exciting evening at the Scottsdale Princess where we dined, rode the ferris wheel, ice sleds and the Christmas Express train around the Lagoon of Lights, had hot chocolate and made s’mores and met up with lots of princesses;-)

 

Another year ends and a new begins.  How fortunate we have been!

We wish all good things for you in the coming year;-)  Thank you for all your kind thoughts as you have journeyed with us through 2017.  Hope to see and hear from you in 2018.

With Lots of Love – Elizabeth & Gary – xoxoxoxo