Christmas 2005

Shelby was feeling much better after getting rest after the Christmas rush. 

Christmas 2005: 26th

Jared really liked his new OU Sooners outfit.

Christmas 2005: 26th

Mom really liked her custom photo purse. 

Christmas 2005: 26th

In the midst of mom opening presents, an OG from the notorious Palmdale Westside Dorks made an appearance.

Christmas 2005: Christmas Evening

From how they're standing, I think Ryan was threatening Jared with great bodily harm. 

Christmas 2005: Christmas Evening

I thought Ryan liked the jacket we got him. Maybe not. 

Christmas 2005: Christmas Evening

Shelby got to wear her Christmas dress when the family came over that evening. 

Christmas 2005: Christmas Morning

Denise is opening her yearly snowglobe. This one is the castle at Disneyland. 

Christmas 2005: Christmas Morning

Shelby was sick early on Christmas morning but was feeling fine opening presents. 

Christmas 2005

We always eat at Mrs. Knott's fried chicken restaraunt. 

Christmas 2005

Shelby enjoyed spending time with Grammy and Papas. 

Christmas 2005

Shelby was very happy when she was eating a candy cane. 

Christmas 2005

Yep. Not much to say about this one. The Case men are definitely the coolest! (L to R) Ryan, me and Jared. 

Christmas 2005

Just about the whole family went to Knott's Berry Farm. It's become a family tradition. 

Christmas 2005

Here is our tree. Fortunately, we didn't have to return this one. 

Christmas 2005

As we decorated the tree, Shelby decided to stop for a snack. By the time the Christmas season was over, she could clearly say "candy cane". 

Christmas 2005

Here we are trying to pose for the perfect Christmas card. I think it turned out okay. 

Cigar Convention 2005 (November)

Tom, by far, had the weirdest shaped cigar. It looked like his cigar had swallowed an egg. 

Cigar Convention 2005 (November)

Here's the whole ragamuffin crew. I would name everyone but I don't feel like it. 

Cigar Convention 2005

I hosted my second nearly-annual cigar convention. Here is the "family" photo: (L to R) Ron, Tom, Scott, dad (Tom Sr.), Jared, Tim and I (Jeff) am in front.