The Masser Story

This is sweet Mama Frock, Carol's mom, Marshall's step-grandma who is battling colon cancer and some complications. Here she was at Christmas shortly after her first round of chemo. Please keep her in your prayers. She is a noble, dignified, caring, positive, wonderful, humble, dear dear dear woman, who is constantly putting others above herself. Thank the Lord for her inner strength, faith, and the loving friends and family who surround her. We love you, Mama!

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Yes, it's the traditional "GranRan holding London" picture. Somehow these two just gravitate together and pose for a picture! When will this little squirt get too heavy? :) We've got pics of this ever since she was a wee babe. It's so sweet! Notice GranRan sporting his super cool Caty do -- in support of cousin Caty's Chemo Camp Battles.

Finfrock Christmas begins at Aunt Nonnie's this year . . . and a fairly new tradition is added whereby all the kids (and that means big and little "kids" - yes that means us grownups too!) roast s'mores in the backyard after dinner.......mmmmmmmmmmmm

Here's London blazing her s'more! I can't tell if she's mesmerized by the s'more or the fire....

London on miniture violin and cousin Brett on the baby grand. It was a grand time!

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Yes, Uncle Tommy looks just a little bit tired.....I mean, we got GREAT deals on airfare this Christmas . . . . only the flight we chose put us arriving in Dallas at 2a.m. . . . .Gracious brother of mine happily drives to pick us up at that time! Luckily, his body clock was probably still a little messed up anyway due to the fact that he currently lives in POLAND for his job! He'd only been back in the states a short time on Christmas break.

Electronic buddies are at it again! Syd and Will are always teaming up on the Wii, the Leapster, or some other gadget that beeps and whirrs. Or, they are playing Polly Pockets, but that's another story....

Here's the "ever active / stay out of our way or get run over" crew in action . . . . Nate, armed with his light saber (you never know when Darth Maul might approach), and London with her handmade paper cell phone, are ready to speed off into the sunset! and yes, someone should pull them over and ask for ID and registration!

Don't worry, its just sisterly love making them arm wrestle. Every time we are at Uncle Tommy & Aunt Liz's, we like to drive the boys' car down to the park. It's a fun game of "taking turns!"

A peek into the future?

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Countdown till Christmas! London's class had a fun party where they made trees out of ice cream cones covered in frosting and candy.... can you say "sugar HI!?"

Caught Red handed! Alright, you caught us shaking, smelling, and otherwise inspecting our presents!

Lucky for us, we get to open some presents before we fly out to Texas! (no need to pack extra baggage than what we truly need just for the trip.)

Tia Carla and Tio Juan gave the girls beautiful dolls for Christmas.

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Beautiful Pt. Loma lighthouse........We took a trip to Cabrillo Monument and the Lighthouse while we enjoyed a visit from Grandfather!

Here's the Masser crew in front of the Lighthouse. Both the girls also took the test and passed to become Jr. Rangers of the state park while we were here.

We love you, Grandfather! And the view's not bad, either!

Looking over the harbor. It's just so breathtaking!

Aw, you old softie!

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Masserfam Christmas photo.....taken at staff Christmas party.....notice London's "bling" .... this gaudy / fake gold necklace Claudia thought she'd unload at the white elephant gift exchange.......and of course, London opened that gift and wanted to keep it! ha!

Peace out! Peace IN, with Jesus!

Sydney in her starring role in the Christmas play! Way to go, Holly!

Treating the "after play" headaches.....Syd had a stress headache, and Lon had a "I cried and pouted on stage during the whole performance" headache.........so we decided to try a natural remedy Mommy read about.........cool cloths on forehead......and

soaking your feet in warm water with mustard powder mixed in (I know, it looks gross). supposed to draw your blood to your feet and away from pounding in your head. it seemed to work!

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we're so thankful for our friends Tom & Christi, and Tom's parents (Terry & Janie) who invite us to join them in Napa for Thanksgiving. Here Syd and Lon are helping Janie make some cookies! mmmmm.......Later, Grandma Chris teaches Syd a new game "Kings in the Corner" that she loves!

Yes, London and Ali are now rock stars!

Clay and Syd are content to listen to the "concert" on headphones / earbuds. Clay was fascinated with these, and he adores Syd.

Quick family shot before we head off to church!

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Welcome to fall '08 (journey back thru time!)....here Syd models our "cornucopia of thanks" that we get out in the fall.....and fill with slips of paper with things we're grateful for on it (pictures or words). then we read them at dinner each week

Here's Syd getting a Cowboys' star painted on at our Harvest Festival

Here are our Snow Princess and our Pirates of the Caribbean Elizabeth star!

Heavy Punkin! Lon's class went to Victoria's Pumpkin patch this year

there was even a bounce house! fun!!!

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