Our very own "Home Edition Extreme Makeover"

Over our Christmas break from school we decided to take on some home improvements. Molly and Neleha were more than happy to assist in our efforts. Joint Compound, Paint, and a whole lot of elbow grease provided the needed elements for a revitalized living room.

Neleha - Future Make-Up Artist

Neleha decided that her Mommy's make-up would work great for an Incredibles mask. She sure keeps our life "lively".

Molly's Perspective

Matt and I went to a local Wright Brothers memorial to take pictures but in the process our picture was also taken. Molly has been my little photo sidekick ever since she could push the shutter release. She has become even more photogenic since we gave her our old digital camera. These two portraits reflect some of her work on this day. It sure is a joy to watch my little baby grow and mature into the little person she has become.

Fairborn Annual Christmas Tree Lighting 2005

After an early day of "After Thanksgiving Day Early Bird Sales" we began our Christmas season with a hometown tree lighting celebration. Where better to start this night than with a meal at Foy's Grill.

With our bellies full of warm and yummy food we enjoyed the small town parade which included all the needed components of a Christmas Season celebration along with a few Foy's additions.


The Grinch and the Ghostbusters all made the parade a real hit.


The man of the hour arrived last and then they threw the switch to our downtown decorated tree. A wonderful night together.

(Thanksgiving Day 2005) X (2) = (Thankful + Overstuffed)

Our Thanksgiving Day holiday began at Eric & Jodie's house for some deep fried turkey. The turkey was very good and a first for me, the deep fried idea was a great one.


Family, food, laughter, and joy the makings of a perfect holiday season.

This is the way holidays were meant to be spent.



Next we were off to my Dad's house for a round two with the Turkey. Kristy's parent were likewise invited and thus together we were in for our third Thanksgiving Day meal.

The turkey was moist, hot, and ready to go. My Dad even let me do the honors of hacking my way through the bird.

We had a most wonderful time filling our bellies and enjoying good conversation.

We topped it all off with a new desert Kristy made that was most sweet and yummy.


With filled bellies we finally relaxed and watch some television. A good end to a great holiday.