Reflections on December 2006

The girls had a ball when we got our 1st snow this year. They went down the big hill in the backyard. They had friends stay the night and were sledding at 7 a.m.!!

We had our last hoorah at SDC just after Christmas. What a great time to go if you love the rides. Almost no waiting in line. Bundle up and wear your seatbelt!
The lights were spectacular - had to get this one of REJOICE- loved the reflection in the lake.

sunset from my backyard. I hate it when people take photos of just landscape and share them, but sometimes its just irresistable!

BTW got a new DSLR from Santa...ho!ho!ho!!!

Christmas is Coming!

Had a sudden burst of energy and put up the big tree in the LR. The girls decorated the tree downstairs and put up their personal trees in their rooms. There is definitely a Christmas buzz going on at our house, music boxes, Christmas music and the ice and snow...wow, we haven't had a good snow for a few years - Pass the hot cocoa!!!

Reflections on Thanksgiving

We went to the farm for Thanksgiving. DD2 made her requested "sweet potato casserole muffins".We got to see the St. Louis and Kansas city clans. The kids had great fun exploring in the woods and "accidentally" falling in the river...great food, good times...the best part was the bonfire. You could see every star in the sky including the Milky Way!!!

The Best Sleepover Ever!

DD#1 has a friend over as I type...they have completely transformed the downstairs of the house into a gradeschool girl's paradise. They've pushed 2 couches together and made a special sleeping arrangement that doubles as some sort of trampoline/stage for their mini movies. Silly rules the night!!!

To put it in her friend's words, "This is the Best Sleepover Ever!"

Had to include this pic of DD#1 at the zoo with her new sassy haircut and new purse (with wallet enclosed) - oh, so grown up!

Captured our first day of school for Fall 2006. The girls had mixed feelings about returning. It's always exciting to start a new chapter, but we've had an action-packed summer of fun. I'll sure miss them!

My last photo of friends in Germany. I hear they're back in the states. I can't wait to hear about their trip, but I'll let them settle in first...

We went to stay at DH's parents farm for the weekend. I'm sharing photos of DH,our friends,duck with her new baby, DH' smoked brisket - YUM!- veggies and flowers from the garden, the sleeping porch and a worm!

Take me to Zugsptiz, please...

I know I've already mentioned Robert and Sig's trip to Germany, but can you believe this? Wow!!!

I think you know this guy...

Does anyone know who this is???