Christmas

Well, the lights have been taken down, the tree tossed by the curb, and the last sugar cookie is crumbs. All that is left of Christmas is the tinsel stuck in the carpet. But we still have the memories and even better, ... the pictures!

After a quick flight to Houston, Nina was happy to be reunited with her cousin Lucia.

They pushed each other around on the Elmo car for hours. Great fun!

Best Buddies

Lucia: "Whew, let's take a break. You're wearing me out." Nina: "Whadda ya mean? I'm just getting started!"

Fresh and clean after a bath

Porter joins in the fun.

Christmas Eve. "I sure hope I've been good this year"

"Ta-da!"

Excited for the guests to arrive

"Okay, everybody gather around for the group shot."

The DeLuca Clan (click to enlarge)

Christmas morning

Lucia Claus delivers the presents

On the treadmill: Now that Christmas is over, time to work off the holiday pounds!