Christmas and New Year's Eve were good times
for Big Owl's family and friends.
Something good has recently happened to everyone.
Big Owl retired.
Kathie had six super-successful performances
of the Spotlight Acting School.
Bill was voted tenure and a promotion at Hanover College.
Christopher recently played two concert dates
with the Louisville Orchestra.
And Annie just began her new and better job
at Lake Nona.
So here's some pictures of what happened
when everybody got together for the holidays.
Big Owl places Mogen David on Christmas tree.
Christopher checks traditional "Star Trek" ornament.
Annie arrives at airport with unidentified Orlando friend.
Filled with Christmas spirit, Big Owl and family don Santa hats.
Annie attempts to outshine Christmas tree.
Presents!
Kathie and Annie enjoy traditional "Schlotzky" lunch
at Christopher and Carrie's place.
Annie and Betsy inspect Kathie's holiday dinner.
The "Big Owl and Friends" recorder consort practices.
Annie attemps to eat and drink without looking.
Susan gloats after finishing her plate faster than Betsy.
Carrie gloats after finishing her plate faster than Christopher.
Azzie takes "elevator" from top floor to ground floor.
Christopher and Carrie anticipate opening gifts.
Carrie and Annie admire Christopher.
More presents!
Big Owl and Kathie with mystery gifts.
Christopher and Carrie show off "charger" presents.
Big Owl and Kathie receive special presents.
Big Owl thinks Kathie doesn't know about her "horns."
As ususal, Azzie enjoys the packaging more than the presents.
Annie gloats after finishing Christmas dinner first.
Bill brought old college friend Peter Rosenthal for a visit.
Annie and Bill show off svelte figures.
New Jersey native Peter enjoys exotic Kentucky meal
at Acres of Land winery.
Betsy and Kathie don red outfits for preparation
of New Year's Eve goodies.
Bill and Donna prepare to attack "veggies."
Susan and Betsy open "cooperative" presents.
Highlight of the evening was appearance of Gracie,
"queen of the known world."
Donna and Susan discuss the impropriety of Chris and Big Owl's
"dueling cameras" picture.
Betsy enjoys "flirtini" too much...
Kathie enjoys playing "Scene It" before ball drops.
Happy New Year!
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