First Trip Sledding

We decided since there was still some snow on the ground, Beatrix may like to try out the sled she received from her Mima for Christmas.

5 Years of Lynus

We got Lynus five years ago - on December 18, 2004. We purchased him for $200 from the world's shadiest backyard breeder in Lockport (or one of those other places in Niagara County that isn't Niagara Falls).  We originally wanted to purchase a chocolate lab and name him "Charlie Brown," but he only had yellow labs. We stayed with the Peanuts theme and named him Lynus (with a "Y" instead of an "I" because that's how we roll).

Lynus as a baby

Lynus with the baby

Beatrix's Christmas Photo

Beatrix is coloring

Beatrix Coloring
Originally uploaded by Brian Bray

She can't stay in the lines at all!

Beatrix hanging out on a chair

Beatrix on a Chair
Originally uploaded by Brian Bray

Family Visit

Christmas Music

Cathryn's Favorite Christmas Album:
A Charlie Brown Christmas: The Original Sound Track Recording Of The CBS Television Special by the Vince Guaraldi Trio



Brian's Favorite Christmas Album:
A Christmas Gift for You from Phil Spector



Best Christmas Song For The Whole Family:
Come on! Let's Boogey to the Elf Dance! by Sufjan Stevens



Best Christmas Song For Children:
I Hate Christmas by Oscar the Grouch



Best Christmas Song For Parents:
Christmastime by the Smashing Pumpkins