This continues to be one of my very favorite pictures of all time!  It was taken just one quick year ago...  MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!!

Mrs. Claus and Mrs. Paws

Our family also has some other exciting news to share: my brother, Ryan, recently became engaged to Abbie Shaner!  We're so happy for the two of them--welcome to the family, Abbie!  Below is a recent picture of the two of them from Cal's baptism.