Christmas Time...

The photos are in and there is no changing it now... but these events are in backward order. Oh well. First is Christmas Eve at the Zakaryan house. When we arrived we found that the "King of Display" and USC had done it again! This USC flag donned the front of the Zakaryan's house accompanied by nothing short of flashing red (cardinal) and yellow (gold) lights. We were truly amazed!

The house was beautiful on the inside, all decorated for Christmas!

Here is the train set mentioned in the last post... don't miss the black and white photos of Ted as a child playing with this very same train! Like I said..."King of Display!"

Also... don't miss the large Clifford on the fireplace. Ted thought putting a Santa hat on him would be festive. It was!

We enjoyed a lovely meal complete with Jill's cupcakes and peppermint ice cream!

And here is have the crowd favorite in the Zakaryan household... MOLLY!

Train conductor Ted tried on his hat for us all!

When left on his own this is how I find Brent most of the time these days... he loves that game.

Before Christmas eve we had the Barnes/Fullmers/Stromback's annual Christmas party! It was fun again this year. We played lots of Wii, ate a delicious meal, played Bocce, and of course, CATCH PHRASE!

Duncan and Aunt Gena

Aunt Mickey and Paige

Gma June and Brooke

Dad and Steph

B, Michele, Paige, Duncan and Brent

Self portrait of mom and me.

Chris Barnes... WOW!

Another self portrait... yes, that is chocolate on his mouth. I guess he was saving it for later!

Before that was the whole Zakaryan clan at Petrelli's in LA for dinner! It was a great night... we enjoyed seeing everyone and seeing Grandma Jo. She is always the highlight!

Happy Ted with his familia!

Gma Jo with her grandkids!

Brent's aunt Jeannine and her cousin, Val

Happy Grandma Jo... even with Gabe's hand in the way. She loved being all together with her beautiful family!


And to start it all off was the FIVE CROWNS... that started off our Christmas celebration on the Friday before. The carolers are always a highlight at this place. They are amazing!

Dad telling elaborate stories per usual!

We are all so happy to have Todd home for the holidays! It has been wonderful to spend some time with him!! We got to have him spend the night after this dinner. We spent Saturday just hanging out with him. It was a really good time to reconnect!

Sadly, I didn't take any pics on Christmas Day... I know, what was I thinking?? But it was an awesome day. We just relaxed and hung out all day. It was truly enjoyed by all. I hope everyone reading this long post had a blessed and wonderful Christmas!