David and Abby go to the Mavs game (against the Minnesota Timberwolves)

David has season tickets and tries to sell his tickets at enough profit to cover going to around ¼ of the games. With this year’s economy, it may be tough this year, but it has worked in previous years. The game was the biggest comeback in Mavs history. The Mavs overcame a 29 point deficit mid way through the third quarter to come back and win. Abby is great to go to the games with. She cheers, engages others around her, holds up the complimentary Mavs sign, etc (unlike Sam who usually is mostly concerned with when he is going to get a hot dog).

"that's not a bib"

The Dallas Cowboys game to make it to the playoffs got so bad (Philly 44, Dallas 6 final) that we decided to play a game (Pictionary). We haven’t laughed so hard as when Abby got mad at David for his picture for a “bib”. Look at the picture and see if you think that criticism was warranted. Also, as expected, Sam had a real knack for the game & he and Shari were victorious every game.

Merry Christmas from Sam and Abby

I tried to get the kids to pretend like they liked each other....ok ok ... I know it looks staged!!!

Merry Christmas to our family in New Mexico

It's like pulling teeth to get these kids to perform......Merry Christmas to everyone...we love you.

Just a pinch of this and a handful of that

Abby is way into cooking right now. In addition to this baking event, Abby also got a cup cake maker, apron & cooking utensils for Christmas (and also made a very impressive gingerbread house). As of this writing she has a Christmas present from the Rivera's that she hasn't opened yet......don't tell Abby it's an Easybake oven...shhhhhh.....

you roll

and you roll some more

and you mix

and you mix some more

and your dog begs for you to drop something

and you give your mom a big squeeze

and your black pants turn white

and then you have COOKIES!

Lots and lots of COOKIES