Neighbors Igloo

Neighbors Snowman

Taken from our driveway looking out on to the alley

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Stehle & Blakes Snowman

Christmas Eve

We got a little bit of the white stuff today, not something we see often in Texas. It was a Christmas Miracle.

My 10 Year Watch

Every employee at our company receives a watch at their 10 year mark at the holiday company party. This year was my turn since I hit mine June 1st. I can't believe it has been that long already. I have made lifetime friends while working there and learned a lot of life lessons through my senior residents. Everyone should experience what it is like to go to work and love your job, it makes life so much easier.

December Snow

It was so beautiful to drive into work with the snow falling down in Dallas. We don't get it too often and it didn't last long, but it was enough to stick to the ground and get you in the spirit of Xmas.

I found Jesus!

This has got to be my favorite costume of the night. And I know, it is out of focus, so sorry about that, but it still had to be posted.

Halloween 2009

Blake said this was his best Halloween ever. He loved the parade that his cousins neighborhood had. It really is a great concept, everyone in the neighborhood lines up on a street where the parents hand out candy and all the kids walk down the street in a parade like fashion showing off their costumes and gathering lots of candy. By doing this, no one is ringing your doorbell all night...pure genius. Her neighborhood reminds me of the good 'ol days, when everyone knew their neighbors, you are lucky to see anyone outside their house on my street, everyone just comes and goes from the alley so there is no chance encounters, sad.

The photo says it all!

Preston Place Halloween Carnival

This is me taking one for the team in the fight against Alzheimers. Preston Place has a carnival every year to raise money for this wonderful cause, and I let residents and staff throw pies in my face. It was a fun day for all who joined in the festivities. Madam Zelda made her famous appearance as well, with palm reading and Lipstick Fortunes.

Hi, my name is Stehle and I'm a Mac

So, my desktop was infected with a really bad virus and I was unable to do any blogging or work with my photos. Robbie realizing this was important to me decided to give me my Christmas present early. I now am the proud owner of a MacBook Pro. I love it. I have never had a laptop before but always wanted one, but the most excited thing is all that this computer can do. The iphoto alone is worth it. I can't wait for my next one on one lesson to get more familiar with the program.

A Night Out

When Robbie told me we were going out for dinner and dancing, I was all excited. I have to admit when I found out it was at the VFW I was a little taken back, but decided to just go with the flow. I found out it was the best kept secret around. Friday Nights they have a Steak Dinner for $10 (Fortunately, we had Uncle Julios before meeting everyone since I'm not a steak person, however, the plates of our friends were fully loaded and they said it was the best they ever had.) Anyway, They also have a band every friday night which I was blown away by how good they were. Since Robbie doesn't dance I was able to dance with one of the other men from the golf course, nice guy. He is a Health teacher and Track coach for Mckinney H.S. he was not in our picture for some reason. Pool was 50 cents a game and when Robbie went to the bar and got a bottle beer and a Rita for me and the total was $5.75 I couldn't believe it. Juke Box was 5 songs for a dollar. I impressed with my pool shark skills, no one expected I could hit it in the pocket solid especially with the stick wrapped around behind my back. Not saying I got it everytime, but I held my own. Anyway, this night will provide laughter and jokes for years to come I'm sure.

Earning His Keep

I love watching my man work, especially when it's helping my mom and dad. He got up on the roof to wash the exterior windows. The birds keep running into them leaving behind the silhouette of their body. Dad had to supervise of course to make sure he didn't miss a spot.

Mommy & Blake

Blake and I waiting for the bats to come out in SA. I love this sweet boy!

SA Bike Ride

We decided to take our bikes down to SA this time and we rode on the trail behind Big Grandmas house. The city has done a nice job on the new paths. Grandma took these pictures as we were leaving.

Mohawk to Buzz Cut

The Segals

Corby, Kimmy and their new baby boy "Dallas" came and stayed the week with us while Corby was working the Byron Nelson. It was nice to have a little one in the house and I was glad Robbie got to spend time with his buddy. It was the 1st time I got to meet his wife even though I have heard so much about her over the years. She and I went outlet mall shopping on Saturday, then we all went to the Nelson on Sunday, then Blake, Kimmy, Dallas and I spent some time at the pool today while Robbie and Corby played a round of golf. This pic was taken at Uncle Julios where we enjoyed good mexican food and margarita's! Come back anytime you guys, we enjoyed having you.

Blake is Eight!

We started the day with JoJo and Grandad coming over, we ordered pizza and had cheesecake. Then Blake's friend Travis came over and we went to the movies and saw Monsters Vs. Aliens in 3D, then dinner at TGIF's (Blake's Pic) Travis spent the night and there was a lot of Wii playing. It was a day of bad storms so we couldn't go to six flags like we had planned, but there is always next weekend!