Monticello, FL 12-25-10

Later in the evening, it's time to celebrate Christmas at the Bergstrom's.

The grandchildren are excited.  Here they are with their G-Ma prior to opening presents.

Neil is picking out presents to hand out.

Rick is helping Savannah Lee with her new tricycle.

Lynda and Auburn are taking in all the commotion.

Rick and Lori enjoying watching their kids open presents.

Lori's sister is getting warm by the fire.

Melina is really excited about one of her presents.

Auburn is modeling a t-shirt from Ron Jon surf shop that her Papa bought for her.

Modeling another t-shirt that her Papa bought her.

Savannah Lee was so enamored with her new bike that we could hardly get her off of it!

Savannah Lee is checking out the reindeer on our porch to make sure it isn't real.

Another happy Christmas for Neil, Auburn, Melina and Savannah Lee.

Tallahassee, FL 12-25-10

We were invited by our friends, Mark and Patty, to their house for Christmas.

Stuffing our faces with Christmas dinner.

Nothing like a good home cooked Christmas dinner with friends.  Mark and Patty's son and daughter and Patty's parents were on hand for the fine food.

Monticello, FL 12-21-10

Neil spent the night with us and he brought along one of his favorite trucks.

The next morning he spent some time playing down by the lake.

Tallahassee, FL 12-19-10

We took pictures of the grandchildren after church today.  These are Mike's kids, Emily, Ryan, Mike and Dillan.

These are Rick's kids, Melina, Savannah Lee, Aubun and Neil.

Everyone at once.  Savannah Lee, Auburn, Melina, Emily, Ryan, Mike, Dillan and Neil.  What great grandchldren!

Tallahassee, Florida 12-18-10

 It's Savannah Lee's 2nd birthday party!

 Opening a card.

She gets a new backpack. 

 Rick and Lynda enjoying the show.

 She seems to be getting a kick out of this card.

 Nothing like a bunch of presents on your birthday.

Time to blow out the candles. 

She gets attached (literally) to her favorite present.

Tallahassee, Florida 12-18-10

 It's time for Melina's gymnastic competition.

The family is awaiting her arrival on the floor. 

 Savannah Lee had picked up on her Papa standing in the balcony taking pictures.

 Melina begins her routine on the balance beam.

Reminds me of the 'Karate Kid' pose. 

 A handstand prior to....

the dismount. 

 Melina watching some of the other competitors.

 Her instructor is helping her get ready for her floor routine.

 Coordinating her routine to the music.

A timed jump. 

And finishing up her routine. 

Watching her Papa take her picture. 

 In the middle of performing a tumbling move.

 And the finish of her tumble.

 The beginning of an uneven parallel bar routine.

 Getting ready to flip under the bar.

 Now, back over on the top.

 And a dismount.

Melina poses with her medal. 

Showing off her medal to her G-Ma and mother.

Monticello, Florida 12-10-10

 Rick on Lori came out to the house to have me take pictures of their family for their Christmas card.

 What a beautiful family!

 Rick and Lori posing.

And then it was the kid turn.  Neil, Auburn, Savannah Lee and Melina.