Christmas 2006

Christmas was a joyous occasion for the Spears family. Katie and Emma headed to Portsmouth early and Kim and I stayed behind to wrap gifts and have some "couple time."

Before going, we had the girls pose for their annual Christmas picture (always included in our Christmas card.)



It seemed like it was Christmas everyday to the girls and their cousins. Due to scheduling and illness, we opened gifts for days. The first time was at Grandpan and Grandma Copen's on Christmas eve day.



On Christmas Eve night, we went to Aunt Susie's house where the extended Copen family gathered to share fellowship and exchange gifts. Just after dinner, cousin Tim lead the children in Christmas songs on his guitar and the kids danced up a storm.



A surprise vistor showed up to get the children's last minute orders for gifts.



On Christmas Day ended up over at Aunt Kim's so that the Spears side of the family could be a part of the gift exchange orgy.

Decorating the Tree

Katie and Emma had a great time decorating the Christmas Tree this year.



Keeah the cat found a wonderful new place to hang out, too.

Piano Recital

Katie had a chance to show off her new skills on the ivories.

Katie started practicing in March of 2006 and she was a part of a group of students who put on a recital at a local nursing home just after Thanksgiving. Katie played two Christmas favorites, "Have a Holly Jolly Christmas" and "Silent Night."

As a part of an early Christmas, we bought the family a new electronic piano.

Uncle Scott and Buckeye Head

The Spears family moved it's way into fall and continues to have a great time.

Uncle Scott stopped in around Thanksgiving and here is kidding around with the girls.