Hotel Hines

Peyton and Robert watching the Michigan State Bowl Game on Jan. 1, 2009! ...and my 1st attempt at french braiding...Peyton's hair is long enough to do it!!!!
You could call us 'Hotel Hines', especially after this last 6 rounds of company in 6 weeks! Robert and I have always had lots of company since we moved in with one another some 10 years ago (WOW!). In our crammed, 2 bedroom apartment in Atlanta, we hosted many a visitor - friends from high school, college, his sisters with hubbies, and 3 sets of parents. In Charlotte, we hosted the same with the addition of Atlanta friends. And now, here in Chicago, we are hosting the same individuals, with the addition of our NC friends! Friends and neighbors are always saying, "Company again? - wow!".

We our so very blessed and lucky to have so many friends (and our dear parents in TX, MI, and CA) that take time out of their busy schedules, spend their money, and make the effort to come see us - thank you to all. And please, Hotel Hines is always open; we LOVE the company...just call a day before to make sure we have "rooms available" (and that the house is clean!)! :o)

I have also included some pics with the start of the new year - Peyton with her teacher Mrs. Anweiler, her classmates Marissa and Sarah, Peyton sporting her new CA Hello Kitty outfit (quite sassy!), and last but not least, a silent video of one of our snow falls in early January (view from our deck off backyard). Enjoy!