~The JOY of the season~

This year, I went with gold and silver.

Captured wonder and awe

~Sparkle, Glisten, Shine~

Singing for the Christmas party

This is Spencer's hero, Brian Jay. They share a mutal love and knowledge of electricity.

Spencer and his friends, Jonathan and Keith

Chandler and his friends, Daubrey, Sonia, Jacob and Charity.

~OBA Christmas Play~

Our play this year was called "A Christmas Carol"

Spencer had a duet with Sonia Whatley singing "Love Reached Out"

Chandler played a street smart kid named Nick.

Program practice

Spencer practiced hard to play, "What Child Is This?"

~Decorating for Christmas~

Some like to work

and work...

and get frustrated and work...

others like to play and drink Dad's coffee

This looks much better at night, when all the lights are ON.

~A Baking Day~

What fun this day was... Rhonda came over and showed me how to make the perfect pie crust. She makes the BEST! Thanks my friend for showing me the tricks of the trade.

And here's the queen.

Ummm... yes I still lick the beaters!

Wax paper and a wooden rolling pin is the only way to go.

I made the apple cut-outs, she did the rest.

~Field Trip to Vala's~

Every year, the elementary kids at school go to one of Omaha's best and biggest fall attractions. Vala's has been a treat for us for several years. From the home-made sweet potato chips to the the bumpy hayride, the pumpkin patch is a great way to usher autumn in. Check out their cool site at http://www.valaspumpkinpatch.com/

The morning's first light beaming upon harvest bounty...this started my day off with joy.

City kid on country toy.

Man, this thing is complicated, I think I will just stick to my skateboard.

Some the K-6th graders at Omaha Baptist Academy

~As American as apple pie~

Baking is one my favorite fall and winter past times. It is relaxing and the benefits are usually delicious. I spent an afternoon peeling, coring and slicing a bucket full of apples. What I didn't use in the pie, I froze for a later date. Pie~what a wonderful way to enjoy the season!

Light and flaky crust is a baker's must!

The finished product-lasted one day.