First Snowfall at Crooked Creek Cabin

Children's Night in Millersburg

I left Sarah and Cole for just a few minutes as we were preparing for face painting the parade of kids that were about to arrive for children's night... and upon my return found that Sarah decided to warm-up by painting a mustache on Cole's upper lip! They started quite a trend...

Tucker's big brother Thane didn't hesitate to ask for one...

Cole started a phenomenon

One kid after another wanted a stache...

This guy even requested eyebrows...

and even girls got in on it!

By the end of the night, we threw caution to the wind and Sarah and I joined in the fun!

A Magical Evening...

Little Brookie loves jewelry--lucky for her, aunt Stefanie designs cool pieces for little girls, too!

Java Jo, in a fabulous vintage fur, and husband Mark attended along with sweet Fern and her crew!

The West Holmes High School Chamber Choir even made an appearance and performed!

Soiree 09

Mike and Tracy McDowell got all dolled-up!

In the bright red coats are Boogie and her daughter Barb. When I asked her about her nickname, she explained that she's "a boogie-get-down-grandma"--i love it!!!
Little Mitchell and his grandma are checking out the turtle cheesecake that my mom made.

This is my sister Kelly and our baby brother Drew.

Drew and my mom Melody...

55 V.I.P.s Tara and Robyn found a comfy spot to relax at the end of the evening.

55's 2009 Fabulous Soiree Crew

55 staffers Cole and Sarah... or as Big John calls them... Coleslaw and
Sarah the Famous Painter!
I think she'll be a famous painter, too!

This was the perfect excuse for Bree and Candice to wear their prom dresses again!

Jim and Juli definitely added to the lively atmosphere!
p.s. that's my poppa in the striped shirt!

Oh, Jim....