Wednesday, January 03, 2007

Christmas with the family

Every good thing must come to an end...

This year we spent Christmas in Houston with the Painter family. We had and AWESOME time!!! We drove the 16 hour trip with Riley in the truck (what an experience!), but we had fun spending so much time together. During our 8 day visit we opened lots of presents, visit many family members, participated in a Painter/Penrod golf tournament, visited old friends, watched many episodes of "Grey's Anatomy" (a Christmas gift of Patrick's), and took Riley to Galveston beach!! It was such a fun and relaxing time. I don't think I've ever seen Sean so relaxed and stress-free! We were not ready to leave New Year's day. Here are a few picture from our trip.


The family together again


Riley, Sean, me, Grandma Painter, Patrick, and Papa Painter

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The golf group


The group at the 1st annual Painter/Penrod golf tourney!!!
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Beer break!


Patrick and Sean taking a beer break on the third hole.
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Fore!!!

Sean teeing off

Luke


Patrick


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Being supportive


Mom and I didn't play...but we were VERY supportive!!!
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Patrick's strong swing

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Patrick had a VERY strong swing!! Look closely at his club...it's in two pieces!!!

Riley's first visit to the beach!!


Riley visited the beach for the first time over the holidays! She was a little unsure when the waves started chasing her, but she soon got the hang of it!!
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At the beach


Family portrait
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Riley's grandparents


Mom and dad LOVE their granddog!!
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Retrieving


She retrieved her toy, but didn't really want to give it up!
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