New Year's Eve

We tried something new this year and had a little celebration of the turning of the calendar. We pretended it was midnight for the kids and dropped a ball on a string from the upper level of the living room, complete with a countdown. Not sure the little ones knew exactly what was going on, but they sure enjoyed making lots of clatter with the noisemakers! Of such ideas are great memories created.

A Wenatchee Christmas

Our Christmas holidays were full and go-go-go as usual, with fun in the snow, precious family all around us, Gustav's, thoughtful presents, a new baby, bingo, non-stop dress up, and just an all-around good time. However, as we sat on the couch on Christmas morning and looked at one another, we realized this was the first Christmas morning in 39 years we did not have at least one of our kids there with us to open presents. The end of an era. They have their own families now and need to start traditions of their own. We understood that. But it was still a sad moment. And it kind of caught us by surprise - until we realized it was SO QUIET. But at least we have the memory of Grandma KR selling out to block that goal in indoor soccer. 

Another Sweet Grandchild - Jones

We had another addition to the growing Anderton circle (December 16th) with the birth of Jones Marshall Anderton to Mark & Laurel - yes, another boy and another blondie. The gang is getting hand-sanitizing instructions from Mark after a long wait in the hospital entry for the big moment when they get to see their new brother. All of the excitement wore them out - but Grandpa and Grandma were able to hold down the fort and get them sufficiently wound up again just before bedtime.



 

 

 

 

Washington State Football Championships

Jon, Will & I did our annual pilgrimage to Tacoma for the all-day marathon of games to decide each of the championships for the various levels of high school football in the State of Washington. It is fun getting together each year for this activity and to spend some quality time together. It is held in the Tacoma Dome.