Fall gatherings for birthdays, baby showers, and starting rehearsals for
the annual Peoples Church Christmas Program
mark the Fall happenings. Thanksgiving Day completes this photoBlog.
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Ticket Sales |
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The sale of tickets for the PC Christmas Program begins, with Camille Burriss working behind the counter. |
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Sunday 10-30 |
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Carol and Judy sing in the choir during the first morning service at Peoples Church. |
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Baby Shower 10-30 |
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An informal baby shower was given to Desiree Amariei. Baby Gabriel is due in February 2006. |
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Test Run |
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Alison Bogard takes full advantage and tests all of the gifts for the baby cousin-to-be. |
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Bob Stoeckel Property |
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One Sunday morning after 1st service I went by the five acres that were once the beautiful parkland created by Robert and Arlene Stoeckel. |
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Bob-land 11-6 |
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The property has been leveled and it now the site of some very posh River Bluff homes. I've decided that the huge "B" at the front entrance should stand for Bob. |
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Sue & Phillip Thompson |
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During a visit with my dad at Oakdale Heights, I discovered that an elementary school friend, Phillip Thompson was also there to visit with his mother Sue. |
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Birthdays at Carrolls 11-6 |
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All gathered around the dinner table for a combined birthday celebration. |
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Abi, Lori and Judy |
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Abi Carroll and Judy Long get ready to extinguish the candles. |
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Pumpkin |
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Judy models the top portion part of her pumpkin tureen. |
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Abi & Carol |
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Abi and Carol pose while Abi models her new sweater. |
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Abi & Mike |
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Abi Carroll and Mike Alaniz announce their engagement. They both work together at the Valley Children's Hospital. |
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Carrolls |
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The official family photo of Mark, Lori, Aby and Adrie Carroll. |
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Heather and Bob Stoeckel 11-6 |
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Bob and Heather pose together in San Diego. |
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Heather and Kyle |
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Heather Stoeckel and Kyle Stanley announce their engagement to be married sometime in December 2005. |
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New Arrangement |
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With twenty-six people arriving for Thanksgiving Day, a new arrangement of tables was necessary to accomodate everybody. |
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Thanksgiving 2005 |
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Relations and guests all gathered for a wonderful Thanksgiving Day dinner. |
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Carolyn and Ellen |
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Sisters, Carolyn Stoeckel and Ellen Atkinson, represent the elders of the family guests. |
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Post Turkey Walk |
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Gathering for the traditional neighborhood walk following the turkey dinner. |
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Tom, Carolyn, Wayne & Ellen |
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Carolyn and Ellen get an assist to keep up with the pack. |
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Cookie Cop |
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Carol introduces Alison to the authoritative Cookie Cop. Note the important message on her T-shirt. |
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Intro to Dish Washing |
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Nancy Stoeckel acquaints Alison to some of the Thanksgiving cleanup chores. |
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