Beware Baby Genius... by Mary

Hello World! My name is Lark Ward. I am the newest member of this highly intellectual genius family.

I fit right in here. You see, I'm very cute and powerful due to my itty bitty size and cuddliness. My parents succumb to my every want and whim.

I too am very intellectual, I am a super genius mind controller. I manage the big people oh so well and make them wait on me hand and foot. This is my Uncle Mike, even though he doesn't live with me, he fell under my spell very quickly.

These poor Monkey's have lost control of their father and he's all mine now.

Auntie Mary was the easiest to take control of. She was in my grasp within seconds of her arrival. In fact, she lost her grammatical knowledge of the English language in my presence, sang softly instead of her normal rock belting routine and held me for hours, even while I was sleeping... muwaha ha ha ha!

As you can see, my highly intellectual brothers still retain "some" of their power. They don't even have to read to themselves. Adults will read countless books to them and even behave in a silly manner to impress them. They even managed to take control over their cousins who clearly have lost their parental mind control abilities.

Being the youngest and the freshest of this super family, my powers are untouchable. I even overcame the reigning princess of the family. Yes she too is under my control. Unfortunately my powers had no control over my teenage cousin.
As you can see, cuteness equals genius.

Nothing Like Family for Christmas.. by Mary

Angie, Kimmie, Mary

Growing up my mom and her sister Carolyn would get together frequently and have coffee all day and cook a meal together while their kids (us) would play all day long before a scrumptious dinner. We were very close cousins, weekends and summers were spent in one another's homes, my Auntie Carolyn's house was a second home to me. As a matter of fact my Auntie Carolyn's kids are like siblings to me. As (somewhat) grown ups our kids call us Auntie and Uncle, cousin just doesnt sound right.

Kimmy, Baltazar, Mary With Christmas aproaching, it seemed appropriate to gather those of us who now live in the Vegas area. Cooking up a storm in traditional Winslow Family fashion. Freddy's Tacos and Posole with Red Chile was on the menu. Spicy, caloric heaven I call it.

Alexis (Angie's) and Bella (Kimmie's) It's interesting to see the generations falling into place like instinct.

And personalities repeating themselves.. ha ha

Raegan, Maricela (Angie's), Mya (Baltazar's)

Alyssa and Alexis (Angie's), Zach It's also fun to see the family resemblance.

But maintaining that connection of love and support is really what its all about. As well as scrumptious food. We missed our other siblings Eddie, Lori, Jimmy, Che and Alex we love you all and wish you all the best in 2010.