That's right; Santa brought her a trantula & she named her new Texas Brown Tarantula, Guess.
"What is your Tarantula’s name?"
"Guess"
"Ummm, I don't know Leo?"
"NO, Guess."
"Jack?"
"No, Guess."
"Come on, I don't know, I'm no good at guessing, what is his name?"
"Guess."
"I told you I don't want to guess anymore, tell me his name."
"I've been telling you his name, Guess, Guess is his name" 
Bahahahaha....and Girl just laughs and laughs!!


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Guess is about 1 year old, he has lots of hair on his bottom - this shows that he is a healthy and happy spider.  Guess eats crickets, about 2 a week for now, as he grows he will eat more.  Girl has a cage just for crickets.  Guess will grow at least twice his size in years to come.  Male tarantulas typically live 2-10 years.  Females live 20-30 years.   I hope Guess is a boy.  We will find out what sex Guess is once he/she molts.  I will take the molt to the guy at Chameleon Counters in Coppers Cove where he will sex the spider.  I have a sneaky feeling this is where Santa bought Guess.  I really hope to God that none of my kids ask Santa for a snake in years to come…

 
5 oz vodka (Grey Goose)
2 oz Creme de Menthe (Dekuyper)
1/2 oz Peppermint Schnapps (RumpleMinze)

Frozen martini glass
Crushed peppermint on the rim
Serve while wearing a Santa hat

Hello Christmas!!!

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Merry Christmas!
 
The "Tour Of Homes" is a holiday tradition on military instillations across the world. This year we were ask to be a part of this fun tradition.  Here are LOTS pictures from our home on the night of the festival, so grab a nice cup of java or a cocktail (depending on what time you are reading this), sit back and enjoy as you stroll through our home.....

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**Picture taken by Strike a Pose Photography
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**Picture taken by Strike a Pose Photography
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Welcome to our home!
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Me with my lovely docents. (Google it, I had to.)
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In the entry way. **Picture taken by Strike a Pose Photography
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More entry way
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Every year I wrap most of the art work in our house.
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This year it took a little longer since we have our wall of memories. **Picture taken by Strike a Pose Photography
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More in the dining room. **Picture taken by Strike a Pose Photography
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dining room again...
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Yes, you are still in the dining room...
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Entering the kitchen...**Picture taken by Strike a Pose Photography
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Kitchen tree (on top of fridge)
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Cranberries with floating candles.**Picture taken by Strike a Pose Photography
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Top of cabinets in kitchen
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In the living room you will find our main Christmas tree.
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Starfish Santa from Aruba
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Tuk-tuk made from Singha beer can - from Thailand
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Our stocking hanger, hand painted by my MIL.**Picture taken by Strike a Pose Photography
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Our small tribute to Santa.
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We bought this Santa at the Sunday market in Chiang Mai, Thailand
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These guys are from the flower market in Seoul, South Korea.
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From Hubby's childhood
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Santa's little helpers. **Picture taken by Strike a Pose Photography
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The snowman bathroom was a new addition this year. **Picture taken by Strike a Pose Photography
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Tree in master bedroom
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Master bathroom
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Tree in little boys room
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Tree in girls room
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Outside snowflakes (this is most likely the ONLY snow we will get in Texas)
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CAV tree, complete with sand bags and boots under the tree.
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Ornament on the CAV tree outside.
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We hope you enjoyed your tour of our home! Merry Christmas from our house to yours!