Marla is excited with the Southwestern storyteller figurine who is telling stories to her cats! A delightful gift from friend Sylvia Lemmon, of New Mexico.

Having fun at a get-together with college friends of Mark and Marla's from CU-Boulder, at the home of Scott and Chris Sveum.

Christmas Photo Gallery / A Gift for Mom 12/25/2005

Marla and family enjoy the spectacular wintertime scenery from atop the gondola in Glenwood Springs.

Marla watches as Grandparents Mary and Howard Williams open a present or two.

Marla is excited at what Santa brought for the family--a portable DVD player.

Ziggy rests atop the book entitled "Why Cats Do That." Why, indeed? Asks Ziggy.

Marla's cousin Valerie, and husband Mike, drop by for a visit. They are getting ready to depart for a month-long trip to Australia and New Zealand!

Puck and Ziggy looking through the presents to see which are for them!