Civ4 Game?
Lets pick a night to play. How about Thursday Dec. 29 at 9pm? If this works post a comment on the blog or send me an email (
michael@orths.com)
Also be sure to download the 1.52 patch.
The second coming of Arnie Fay Ray Queen of Sheba

We inherited a dog for Christmas, her name is Sandy. I think she looks a lot like ol' Tip. Jammie's Aunt Ruthie is moving and couldn't keep her so we are now the proud owners of Sandy. The kids are super excited. Sandy is 8 or 9 years old and very mellow. Franz Josef (our cat) said hello to her by jumping on her back. They'll get used to each other soon I'm sure.
Christmas Eve at the BIG HOUSE
Christmas from the past memories from CO.
Christmas1981.mov
Eve of Christmas Eve
Poinsettas
Christmas Fiesta at Barb and Mom's New House
Well, what is the plan? I think it has been decided to have a Christmas fiesta again now moved to Mom and Barb's new house at 462 38th Ave in Kenosha on Christmas Eve. Mass at St. Elizabeth is at 4:15. Gather afterwards (5:15ish?) What can you bring to the feast? David is bringing Chili, Michael is bringing Pork and Refritos and Tostadas, Robert is bringing Taco Meat and Avacados, Karen is bringing Taco Salad, Barb is bringing the fixins. We could use some mexican rice, tortilla chips,. Any other ideas to add to the spread would be appreciated. Everyone bring drinks (Cerveza or Jarritos, I'll be bringing Margaritas). If you know what you can bring send me an email
michael@orths.com so I can post it or post it directly to orths.com so we can have an up-to-date list. Any comments or corrections to post let me know.
Happy 46th Birthday Daniel and David

My, oh my, look how they have grown!
Miss Snowoman 2005

Merry Christmas from Marina.
Riverside Plaza Tree
A Toast to Harry O!

Dave and I are planning on meeting at TG's at 3:00pm on Christmas Eve for a toast to Dad. E-mail me (
michael@orths.com) if a different time would be better for you, otherwise see you there! Merry Christmas!
Snowman on 35th Street
All our Rememberences and Prayers To Dad and Uncle today. They are both missed.
Joseph made this picture in photoshop. All our Prayers go out for our Father (Grandpa) and Uncle (Great Uncle) On this the day of rememberence They are greatly missed. May GOD take care of them until we all come home to meet them once again. Sadly missed in this world, but GOD's light shines through them every day into our hearts.
Rick Bayless and Jammie in Chicago
Rick Bayless was at Crate and Barrel in Chicago today signing his new book "Everyday Mexican". I had no idea he was going to be there and had just stepped into the store to warm up. In fact, I had been gabbing to Michael on the cell throughout the store. When I set down my bag to put my phone away, there he was! He signed my cookbook for Michael and patiently listened to me gush over him. We even got this photo. Lucky day.
Mainstreet USA Disneyland CA
The Disney Christmas Tree from a distance and
Marina in front of it.
St Nick
Snow Jack