While we did not make it to Romania for Christmas this year (a summer trip is in the works), we had a wonderful time with family and friends. And - as the best gift of the season - we ALMOST had a white Christmas.

Our Christmas tree

On the way to a Christmas party

Hand dipped goodies

Christmas at Nancy and Bob's

The Rockettes with the Roos/Deem clan

They are fantastic!

Our other family:)

Alexandria Winter Wonderland 2009

Meet Frosty, the Parkside snowman. It is the biggest one we have ever built!

Xmas at the OPs

Lynn and Eric, the above-mentioned OPs

With Erika and Ryan

Santa surprised Jason this year with a set of golf clubs. He had no idea:)

Xmas with Jason's parents in PA

We wanted to do something different this year and replaced the boring turkey with a turducken. Here Jason cutting it with Brian and dad observing. It was delish and it might become a tradition. :)