Christopher's Christmas Eve Present

Christopher chose this gift as the one he would open Christmas Eve. Soon after opening it he ran off to find his helmet and army shirt to start playing. 

This is cool!!

Christopher was excited to get more army toys to add to his collection. 

Christopher wonders.......

Will this be the bazooka set that I asked for? (Yes, it was). Notice Tom's new toy in the background, 42" plasma TV.

Playing Santa

Wearing the Santa hat with blinking stars that Christopher got while we were in Rome, he takes a break from opening gifts to pass out presents. 

Gifts from Santa

These were the gifts that Santa left for Christopher in his stocking. 

Merry Christmas 2005

This was taken Christmas Eve, Christopher was dying to open a present. 

Christopher and Santa Claus

Christopher was thrilled when he got called up to sit on Santa's lap & get a present. We were at one of Tom's work parties.

Sheila and Christopher at the Colosseo in Rome

Completed in 80AD it once was the site of duels between gladiators, now it is a haven for pickpockets and bandits of all types (mostly tour guides). Learn more at Rome Link . The gladiators in the background will pose for a price.

Christmas Time in Rome

This was taken in front of St. Peter's basilica in Vatican City, the first time in three tries I've seen this church without a shroud of scaffolding around it. We spent the weekend before Christmas in Rome to see what the Eternal city was like this time of year. We were rewarded with unique and interesting Christmas markets and lots of decorations throughout the city much like you would see in the U.S. The weather cooperated, we ate a lot of good food and we walked for many miles.