Xmas Sigh...

Well, it's over... and we're finally home!

Here are the last of the Xmas pics (I hope)...

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Jamie's present... a bookbag/accessory set- not quite as good as the gift she gave us- she took Chris & I to Of Montreal, which was for sure added to the Top 5 shows of all time for me. The image set I used was from the lovely Danielle Thompson, here.

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Xmas candy gifts, 'cause we be poor. And it wouldn't be Christmas without me trying to throw my back out over ridiculously involved food gifts... There is peppermint bark, fudge, peanut butter balls, and spiced nuts in there. Cute Martha packaging from Michael's.

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Cranberry Orange Vodka

I'm big on the food gifts... surprise...

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Table set for Xmas brunch for my fam. My new tablecloth is so freaking adorable that I want to leave it out year-round! I suppose I feel that way about all our holiday decorations, though. The Roseville castle has been leaving their lights on year-round... maybe I should join in...

For Alanah

Sweater set for Alanah Armijo:

She's Chris's cousin's baby-to-be... due soon!

I finished this awhile ago, but I had to wait

until after the shower to post it.

I hope I get a modeled pic!

Blood Drive Thanks.

The Blood Drive was a huge success! Thanks to everyone who gave, and to Richie's Aunt Judi for setting everything up. If you couldn't make it, you can now donate in Richie's honor with his

Bloodsource Donor Club number: P869.

Richie & Tiffany's Wedding Day

Blood Drive for Richie!

My brother Richie needs a kidney...
but if you can't give him one of those, how about some blood?

United For Richie Blood Drive
Sacramento Airport: Terminal B
The Bloodmobile will be in the hourly parking lot across the street
from United Airlines, on Aug 27th from 8:30am-12:30pm.
Please make an appointment if you can,
but walk-ins are heartily welcome, of course!
http://bloodsource.org/
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Richie is truely one of the sweetest people I've ever met, and I'm not even being biased when I say that. We are all trying our hardest to get him a kidney, but until then, dialysis and alternative medicine are keeping him very well. He has received some blood transfusions, though, so we would love to give back... join us if you can!

Richie with our dad.