Ending another year

( Las Vegas, Oct. 2009)
So, I am going to tell you something that will come as a huge surprise...(wait for it)...we have been crazy busy for the last few months. (hee hee) So here goes:

Twas the night before Christmas and all through our house,
All the Schultz's were stirring and rushing about;

There were stockings to hang and cookies to share,
And NORAD said Santa soon would be there;

The children were nestled in Grandma's soft beds,
While thoughts of new toys danced in their heads;

And Mom fell into bed
with nary a shirk,
While Dad settled down
for a long night at work

When somewhere near dawn
Dad arrived with no clatter,
He had finished his shift
and he couldn't be gladder.

Away from his work he
did go like a flash,
All of the officers were tired
and ready to crash.

The moon on the breast
of the new fallen snow
Did nothing for the temp
which was really quite low,

Some time during the night
what did appear,
but a miniature sleigh,
and eight tiny reindeer,

St. Nick filled the stockings
and under the tree,
There were presents for everyone,
including me,

The children did wake
and the presents were opened,
Time together we spent,
only kind words were spoken.

We reflect on a year
spent with family and friends,
Hard to believe
that the year's at its end.

To California for family,
Las Vegas-U2
So many people we're
missing. What do we do?

Send our hugs and our kisses
by phone and by mail,
Our thoughts and our prayers
should be of some avail.

Hear us exclaim
as you finish this readin',
May peace, love and joy
be with you this season!



( U2 concert, Oct 2009) (Damon playing shuffle board, Oct. 2009)


(Hiking Red Rock Canyon, Las Vegas- Oct. 2009) (Madison Swimming, Oct. 2009)

(Damon's Class, recorder concert- Dec. 2009) (Madison's ballet review- Dec. 2009)



(Madi sharing her list with Santa) (Annual visit from Santa on the fire truck)

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( Look at the stash of presents that we both got!)


(Showing off their snoopy, gingerbread house- they put it together by themselves)