I commissioned Steph to paint a portrait of Maria using my all time favorite photo that I took of her on our honeymoon almost twelve years ago. Look how fabulous and fantastic Steph did on capturing Maria's soul in every brushstroke of this piece of art. It is exactly and identical to the photo I gave Steph to copy. Steph you are so incredibly TALENTED.

Unfortunately, thanks to FEDx, the portrait was lost during shipping to Florida. I opened the tampered with package to only discover 2 pieces of bubble wrap. You can only imagine how sick I felt knowing how much work Steph slaved to produce such a great piece of art.

Dean & Maria visiting Celebration, FL (The fake little town designed and owned by Disney...a bit of Stepford Wives in real life) where they make fake snow blow around. It acutally felt like snow as it was only 40 degrees the night we visited. [How do you like my new glasses? Trying to look like my older brothers Brooks and Scott...DUH]

Whitney visiting Florida for Christmas.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone.

Love, Dean & Maria

Just seeing if everyone is getting ready for Christmas?!? I went skiing for the first time last weekend...and I am hooked!! I love it...but I know I need to be careful about my knees..they arent in the best of shape...but I did really good for my first time...lets just say...you will all be seeing me in the 2010 Winter Olymipic in China, performing some sweet jumps!! Love you, and MERRY CHRISTMAS! ~The Tolands

Christmas in Orlando.

Maria's mom visiting Florida for the holidays &

visiting Gaylord Palms annual ICE sculpture event.

http://www.elfyourself.com/?id=1196531147
Check out Grandma Terry and Grandpa Brooks doing their elf dance.

Check out the Deskins. All ready for Christmas and wishing everyone a very very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! www.elfyourself.com/?id=1170047615

Hello all here is a link to our little blog tribute to Lochlan.

http://zachkatiekellyfam.blogspot.com/