Ain't she cute....

Recently, Alexis came downstairs to talk to Dorie.

"Mommy?" she said very seriously. "I need to talk to you about something."

Dorie was very concerned. She listened intently to Alexis.

You see, Alexis was upset at the arrival of our new dog, Pepper.

"I feel that Pepper is taking away from my cuteness," Lexi said.

Dorie tried not to laugh, and she assured Alexis that she was still cute.

So I ask everyone to take a Vote - Who is cuter, Lexi or Pepper?

Let's start with our first contestant - Alexis Karounos. Here we see her at her birthday party. She is showing great love for her sister, Hollyn

On the Cute-O-Meter - I give her a 10

Our next contestant is Pepper Karounos.The Cute-O-Meter also gives her a 10.


We now go to the Swimsuit Competition....

Lexi is sporting a One Piece, Old Navy bathing suit. She displays the ultimate cuteness on the Cute-O-Meter with another unprecedented score of 10!!!!

Wow - Ain't she cute.

And Pepper submits her photo for bathing beauty...

Ummm.....The Cute-O-Meter is not registering...


Lexi Wins!!!!


Merry Christmas from the Ghost of Christmas Present...

Tom

A Great Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving came and went, but not without making a stop at Thia Katina's house first, where the Northern Karouni (and their loved ones) sated their monstrous holiday cravings.

Although he never stopped asking where the goat was, Stratis carved the bird heroically.

Christos loves the ladies!




Who would've guessed that the guys would be by the bar?




Thia Katina helped set the stage with a big smile and a lot of hard work!


Michael stopped by too, showing that he's not afraid to gobble down a plate or two!



The kids table is looking more and more like an adults table!




Dina helped Yia Yia with her birthday cake.




Happy Birthday Auntie Pat!

Pizzelles at Praterposte

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Christmas Party

Last night was my work Christmas party. I carefully planned my outfit, jewelry, hair, etc for weeks. Fifteen minutes before we were supposed to leave, Mark was standing in the closet drinking a beer in his skivvies. He threw something together and looked great.

The boys slept over at their buddy's house so no pix of them. It was a real date.

Thanks for the dress, Mom.

Pepper Karounos

As you all may have heard, we had to put Gabby down in August. Like all pets, she was a valued member of our family.

That was in August, and the family was very sad. We will miss you Gabby! Enjoy the snow drifts in Heaven.

We decided to get a new pet for the Girls for their birthdays and for Christmas. This Sunday, 12/09/2007, we got to meet her for the first time, and it was love at first sight for all of us.

Please welcome Pepper to the Karounos' household!

She's Sassy, Yappy - and as you can see....very small (Almost 3lbs).

With only two speeds....Hyper and passed out, we are all enjoying our new baby.

Happy Holidays,

Tom, Dorie, Hollyn, Alexis, and Pepper

Invasion from California

Tom and Dorie and Hollyn and Alexis made the long trek from Sacramento, California to spend Thanksgiving with Papou, Nana and the Shubers in Sunny Florida. It was a great trip with beach fun, a visit to Disneyworld, a Horse&Boat Show, Lion Country Safari, and a nice getaway for Tom and Dorie to Key West. Now Tom and Dorie and the girls are back in California with their new puppy, Pepper.

First we had a wonderful Thanksgiving with Papou, Nana, and the Shubers

One of the first things we did was to hit the beach. Had to ride the Jet Ski !!

We made a sand alligator on the beach

-And then we stomped that sucker flat !!

Tom is attacked by a huge lizard outside our door!!

Tom and Dorie made new friends (hic) in Key West and Dorie got the "Fairfield Flu"

We hobnobbed with Donald and Royalty


Disneyworld's Magic Castle at night

Went to the Horse and Boat show by the Shubers - Zachary and Alexis want this one for Christmas.

Lion Country Safari was next - and a big Giraffe with a slithery tongue ate my cracker.

Auntie Kim made some new friends

We're proud - Nick is a finalist with his Science Project.

Thanks everyone, we'll be back !!


HELP!

It's begining to look a lot like Christmas

Trying to get these two to pose for a Christmas picture...Yeah Right!!

Dina's first snow...she said, "Mommy I no like it..it scare me." I of course laughed