Christmas!

This year was a busy one for me. So when I had the opportunity to go back to Phoenix for Christmas with the Heller Family, I took full advantage of waking up slowly and staying in my pajamas late into the morning. I used the first couple days to catch up with old friends, and then used the remainder of my stay to visit with my parents and brother and sister in law. We took walks together, played games, and baked. Here are a few photos from my visit:

These are a few of the original members of the Shamrock Crossfire soccer team that I joined when I was ten. Joey (on the left) lives in Denver now and we see each other frequently.

We spent a day making our traditional Christmas treats! Mom and JJ are hard at work.

One of our finished products....oh so good!

One night we played a competitive game of Imaginif; it's a good one!

Out enjoying the warm Arizona winter weather on a walk with JJ

Quite the contrast upon my return to Denver, a 10 degree day with snow falling steadily! This is my view from the kitchen window.