The stockings that were hung… got filled. The presents that had arrived in packages from other states… were finally placed under the tree. And then… the kids slept in until 9 am.  ?????  Nope, I am not kidding.  We finally had to wake them up.  Ane, once she was awakened, dashed out of her room […]

Well, this may take several parts, and I am exhausted after throwing a birthday party for Ane.  But, here we go. After our celebration with the Friend and Doc crew, we had our annual family gathering at Uncle Buddy’s house for dinner, gifts for the young kids, and the white elephant bingo exchange.  Ane and […]

Dear Ane, It’s time once again for me to write you another birthday letter.  First of all, happy 9th birthday to my only daughter.  You will soon be really outnumbered, but you will always be the oldest. This year has been an up-and-down one for you.  You’ve had some big highs and some deep lows. […]

We all here at the Corner Haus wish you a very Merry Christmas! Even if we don’t feel like smiling for a picture and required a cookie bribe to sit still. With love, Deanna, the Webmaster, Ane, Tad and Rerun