Happy Christmas 2008

I am finally organized with the few pictures from Christmas day. I can't believe how little pictures I took....I must have been too busy with all the cooking. Here is a shot of Jillian opening presents...even Athena helped. :)

Playing the piano. Jillian takes music lessons...pre-piano...and she is loving this little version.

We found this super cute baby doll set at Costco...gotta love Costco! The set came with a doll, stroller, bed and feeding chair. It is sooo cute! This gift was definitely a favorite. Jillian named the doll "Baby Lyssa". Hmmm, Allison...do you know what TV show inspired this doll's name?

My videographer. :) I may not have many pictures from this day...but I have an entire 2008 Withrow Family Christmas DVD.

Every year Costco gets these AMAZING poinsettias. They are huge! I love them sooooo much and just had to have one for home. BUT...fall and winter are ant season in Hawaii. When we put any kind of live plant in the house...its like ants on parade all over the place. And once they come in, it is a major battle getting them to leave...no matter how much we spray. Right now I am battling a colony living in an electrical outlet above our kitchen sink. Hawaiian ants are no joke.

So....the poinsettia lives outside on the lanai. Jillian and I are sitting outside looking at the pretty flowers. I've heard you can plant them and they will grow into trees....