It has been lovely to have this magnificent great blue heron a frequent visitor at our rapidly diminishing pond! As well for the bird watchers of us as for the aviation enthusiasts---the wonderful grace of its landings are quite a treat to see!

Stephen and Deborah have been faithful helpers making gingerbread!

"Unique" cloud formation!

Mom gathers juniper for decorating! We are so blessed to have so much out here just for the taking!

Deborah persevereingly worked on cross-stitches for several of us!

Knights fight with the help of a giant

Our beautiful advent calendar shows not many days left!

"Suger" cookies!

art

Some very dear people

This photo reminds me once again to thank Ben and Elisha--who are the main photographers for this blog!

Stephen's literary taste is indulged

I re-covered our couches right before Christmas. We have been using a futon cover for 7 years--and it is so much nicer to have individual cushions again!

The finished look!