Christmas Day 2006

Shawn and the grandkids came over for Christmas dinner.  After dinner we played games and the kids went over to play with Ben.  Then we went in the hot tub. 

Abby's swimming lesson

Tuesday:  December 19, 2006

Tom, Mel & I enjoyed watching Abby learning to swim and dive.  Later that night we enjoyed Jacob's Christmas show at his school.  I forgot my camera, so I have no pictures to post.

A Visit with Santa

Sunday:  December 17, 2006

Tom, Mel & I took Jake & Abby to the FOP CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS PARTY to get a gift from Santa.

In search of a Christmas tree

December 10, 2006

Sunday's quest led us on a journey to Pine Tree Barn in search of a Christmas tree.  The sky was clear and blue with high wispy clouds.  The air was fragrant with the evergreen scent of pine and fir.  Jacob and Abby ran and played among the forest of Christmas trees.  After much consideration, we finally found a fir tree that Jacob helped Papa cut down.  The tree was bundled and loaded into the car as the gently drifting smoke from a nearby yule log filled us with memories of camping.  A bumpy yet joyful tractor-pulled trolly ride around the tree farm was followed by cookies and hot chocolate in the barn.  We then headed home to supper and put up the tree.  Mission accomplished!

"Oh Christmas tree, Oh Christmas tree, how beautiful thy branches."

GLORIA: The angel of the Lord

Cherolyn asked me to make a painting for her, so I decided to paint her an angel.  It's finally finished and will be made into Christmas cards and the original will be matted and framed for her housewarming gift.  The angel is named "GLORIA'.

8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. 10And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. 11For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. 12And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. 13And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, 14Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.   Luke 2:8-14