Christmas (a week later) with the Nelson Family

Steve and Teri by the Christmas Tree outside!

Sandy and Tom
Daniel, Aubrey & Brooklyn


Grandma "t"-"t" with Aubrey and Brooklyn


Again. . . .





Steve and Teri by Christmas lights! :0

Sandy & Daniel by Christmas tree lights

AGAIN . . . .

Auntie Teri & Daniel

Brian with the twins

Daniel with Ethan

Daniel hangin' by the lights (good huh??)

okay - - GAME ON!!! LOL

Danny boy - Aubrey & OZ

Daniel & the OZ dog!

Brooklyn (I think???) in front of Christmas Tree - - LOVE THIS PICTURE!!

Michelle thinking about something - love this picture too!

Another thinker. . . .

Ethan and Austin

Brooklyn & Daniel

Steve by the fireplace with the Oz dog!

Michelle & Sandy

Sandy & Tom

MATT TURNS 29!

We celebrated Matt's 29th birthday on Friday. (complete with a "better than sex" cake and beer candles - - fitting for Matt, we think!)

Birthday Cake

Matt getting ready to blow out his candles, while we sing. Brooklyn, Aubry & Ethan join in the fun.

Matt opening gifts

Brooke & Brian with an early Christmas present from Teri - - "Mother-in-Law Nutcrackers" - - they say things like (son in law) "Get off the couch you lazy bum" and (daughter-in-law) "You call this a real dinner?" They say several other funny things.

CUTEST DOG IN THE WORLD

Okay, we might be a little bias here - - but we think the OZ is the cutest & BEST dog in the world. Here's his latest pose. If ANYONE is thinking about "their next pet" - - please please consider a Goldendoodle. They are smart, heatlhy, loyal, playful and everything that I ever wanted in a dog. GREAT with kids and people in general. Okay - that's my plug.

THANK YOU JAMIE! WE LOVE HIM!

DICKERSON FAMILY PICS

Well, it's been a long time since we got together as a family and did professional photos, so this year we actually did it!!! To get this crew together wearing black can be quite challanging, but it all came together and presto! Family pics!

Entire Family - Matt, Brooke, Dad, Michelle, Brian, Brooklyn, Ethan, Aubry, Steve & Teri

Matt, Teri, Steve & Michelle

Stevie boy & Teri


Michelle & Brian

Matt & Brooke

Brooklyn, Ethan & Aubry

The Elrod Family

Matt, Michelle & Grandpa Rey

Grandpa Rey with his step Great Grandchildren "goofing off"

Rey (Dad)

Matt & Brooke on a more serious side

Great Grandpa, Brooklyn, Ethan and Aubry

TERI'S FINALLY A WINNER!!!!

Okay, FINALLY, I won something! We were at Harrah's Rincon (a bus trip that Brooke was in charge of) and I went to a bank of $1.00 machines. Well, it was unbelievable, but I hit $200.00 on the first one - - moved over one machine - put in $20.00 and hit $300.00 - - moved over one machine - put in $20.00 - -hit ANOTHER $300.00 AND THEN PUT IN $40.00 and hit $1000.00. Never in my life have I seen machines pay like this. These machines were all in a circle and kept paying and paying and paying. Anyway, I left a very happy camper. GREAT timing (right before Christmas! Anyway, that's my story and I swear it's true. Brooke & Matt were witness to my fortune!

Oz says "Merry Christmas"!

Well, I can tell you that this dog is crazy. I know you won't believe it when I tell you that he actually poses for pictures when he sees a camera. So, I put a Santa hat on him and here are just some of his "poses". What a crack up! I truly was laughing, because I would swear to you that this dog knows there's a camera on him and that he's getting his picture taken.

This is Ozzie's "dream about Christmas" pose

This is his "I think I hear Santa on the roof" pose


This is Ozzie's, "What will I get for Christmas?" close up

This is Ozzie's, "Can I help decorate?" pose

This is Ozzie's, "Are we almost done with this photo shoot?" pose

"Please??????"

THANKSGIVING WAS GREAT!!!

Hi all - - We had a GREAT time in Peoria. A special thanks to Dan and Vickie for "puttin' us up" - - great accomodations! Here's some of my favorite pictures (among many) of our week in Peoria. Next post will be a live action picture of the Bradley Braves Game that we were able to attend. Great time, Great food, Great company - - who could want for more! Until next time. . . .

Happy Thanksgiving!

The girls Stevie boy in his favorite "VINTAGE" Mike Ditka sweater
Teri, Nikki and Scott's new baby

Teri, Sharon & Sherman

Tony, Teri, Scott & JimJohn Pat "doin' what he does best!!

Caroline, Stevie boy & Jennie
Jen &
Daddy Jim
Steve, Sharon & Sherman


The Thanksgiving Table
Steve & Teri
Caroline & Uncie Stevie



DA Bradley Braves

Rock Stars! (or Guitar Heros!)





Greg and Brett (wow - like father like son??)
Jim & Dan at Bradley Game