HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!!!!

LOVE THE LINZ FAMILY!!!!!

ANDY,DEANNA,HALO & JOSIE

My homestate!
of course I had to add this one!
Andy's homestate...Pennsylvania!

Trees surround the tree!
Yesterday Andy and I visited the National Christmas Tree and the pathway of peace. (56 smaller trees representing the state, territories and the District of Columbia)The National Christmas Tree is a 42 foot blue spruce which has been a permanent tree since it was planted in 1973. The tree is lit at sunset and is a beautiful sight to see. I love the holiday and the lights that make the season so festive. They always make me smile. So much so that Andy and I even have a small tree in our bedroom. Our new night light! I wonder if he will let me keep it up all year long? Hum...sounds like the making of a country music song!

Yesterday Andy and I had the opportunity to volunteer with OPERATION CHRISTMAS TREE through the Armed Forces Foundation. The turnout was amazing. Last year 75 trees where sent out, this year over 5000!!!!!! Lindsey Brothers and the staff of AFF did an incredible job. There will definately be some very happy soldiers when they open up the boxes. Due to sponsorship, they were also able to include calling cards in some of the boxes. Nothing is better than a call home. I know, I have been on the receiving end!!!!!!