Christmas 2024

Abundant eating.

Always Jesus. "Glory to God in the highest..."

Perpetual motion, hilarity, and teaching moments.

Snowshoeing.

Making Art, the snowman.

Crafting orange pomanders.

Snuggling with Grandpa and delighting in kitties.

Rejoicing

We rejoice that Hannah's increasing strength meant she was able to cut our Christmas tree this year.

We rejoice that Dad and Mom were spared in a car accident last month, even though it meant that Dad was not able to cut down our Christmas tree while his ribs recover from seat belt injury.

We rejoice that our Savior was born.

"Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord."

- Luke 2:10-11 -

December Birthdays

A one year old.

A thirty-nine year old.

And a three year old.

There can never be too much joy over life. Nor can there be too much cake.

A Family Tradition

My family is not the avid game playing type, though one or two would be if they had willing opponents. Yet every Christmas season we pull out our set of double fifteen dominos for comfortable round upon round of "dominos train." (Does it have another name? After so many years of calling it this, the original and true name may have been lost.)

We have spread the game out well this year. Tonight should show who the winner will be. Mom and I are vying for that spot at present, but you never know what could happen in a game that requires little strategy and rests mostly upon the draw.

From the Archives

Come along for an early-October adventure!

We set out on our bikes from home...

...and peddled over two miles of gravel roads to Direwood.

Mom drove the van out and helped us pick gallons of wild rose hips.

They were gorgeously vibrant with a pleasantly sweet fragrance.

We saw corn being harvested...

...and made our way back home.

Reading in Afternoon Light

The Zoo

Celebrating Lives

- October -

Mom's birthday 

- November -

Joseph's birthday

- December -

Isaac's birth

My birthday (Not a single picture captured by me!)

Evangeline's birthday

Jesus' birthday

Lake Stay 2023

Another stay at our extended family lake cabin is in the books!

Dad loves being a grandpa.

Hannah got both the little ones creating watercolor art.

I don't object to being an aunt.

Late summer spreads are so colorful and delicious and look especially stunning in a rustic cottage.

Quiet evenings at the lake can't be beat... until the mosquitoes descend.

Joint Birthday Celebration

Let's back up even farther - to February. A joint birthday party was held for Maren and Jason at their home. All was delightful and delicious.

Egg, gluten, sugar, and dairy free cupcakes safe for all.

Sour cream apple pie for Jason and all those who have no allergies.

The whole family.

Tyo-tya (Hannah) helped Joseph win a game of Uno.

Evangeline and I were wearing matching sweaters. Not the same pattern, but some similarities. Both knit by me out of Reywa Fibers "Embrace" yarn. Luscious yak down!

March Snowshoe Hike

On the subject of state parks, let me back up to March 5 when Dad, Hannah, and I packed up gear and snacks for an afternoon snowshoe hike. At a state park. Nearer home than Itasca. For the first time in years upon years. Perfectly amazing!

Valentine Tulips

Mom knows how to make Hannah and me feel loved.

Gifts I Made

For Joseph's 3rd birthday.

For Evangeline's 1st birthday. 

One Year Old

Thirty-Seven Year Old (Yes, that's me!)

45 Years Together