A "Hustling Bustling" Week

This is the "Blown Glass" tree at the Festival of trees. One of my favorite traditions to attend each year. I just didn't have time to post my pictures last week, so here is one of the trees.

It's that time of year for all the "Hustle and Bustle". Last week we hosted 3-parties at our home, this week we only had two. Friday night we hosted the "Foreign Exchange Students" Christmas social. We had around 100 people, including the students and host families at our home. We played the "White Elephant" game with them. They played way too nice for us, and didn't even steal from each other too much, only a couple of kids took from someone else. Thomas, our student, was all smiles all night. We think he had a great time.

Thomas and Fabian(another student from Germany) find a quiet spot to visit and eat.

The kitchen was as busy as time square.

The excitement of the "White Elephant" Game

As soon as the party was over, Kandace, Courtney, Cameron and Thomas hopped on a flight to NYC. They spent Saturday checking out the sights of NYC. They took Thomas to see the Statue of Liberty, shopping on Canel Street, on the subway, to Central park, Time Square, (which they didn't stay long because it was too crowded) To ESPN to use the bathrooms, a must in NYC. They had NYC pizza, the best in the world. They met up with their cousin Levi and his family at the Disney Store, then went to Rockefeller Center to see the tree. They didn't even go skating because they were too cold and it was too crowded. Here are a few fun pictures of their quick trip. They slept till noon on Sunday, but are back to school and work today.

Thomas on the ferry to see the Staute of Liberty

"Look Mom....we're in Time Square in our new hats!"Having fun in Central Park, or trying to keep warm???

Kandace and Thomas all smiles in Sunny Central Park! Levi and Charlotte in NYC Disney Store, bundled up staying warm.A tired face only a Mom could love!

The "TREE" at Rockefeller Centter, as beautiful as ever!