Serious Business

This seems to be serious business  for this two year old. She carefully studied each piece.  I wish Knew exactly what she was thinking throughout this process of decorating the tree. 

One can tell how much Oliver appreciates each piece. Don't we wish that kids were always as thoughtful and careful as these two were with these decorations?

It's a New Year

I've barely started doing Christmas layouts, yet I jumped ahead and did one for the New Year. 

I'm ready for a new beginning along with a new wall. Another load of people are heading this way from Honduras. The invasion is real and we've had enough. I am praying that God will work this out for the benefit of those in this country who fear  and follow him.

Oliver Has Been Painted

The kids have enjoyed painting lately. I have liked painting myself, in oils as well as with colored pencils. But in the last few years, my paints have gotten old and I've given most my color pencils to our teenage granddaughter.  I've chosen to paint digitally. And this 'painting' is the result of that. Oliver was speaking to us on FaceTime when I snapped this picture, which I then 'painted'. One of these days, perhaps  I'll teach them how to paint this way. There's a lot less mess.

Florida Christmas One Fine Day

A Florida Christmas was not as much different from Ohio this year as it usually is.  But I must admit it was still VERY different. Here is our oldest son, Tim and his friend Carolyn just relaxing in chairs in the shade.  but we can see that bright sun peeking through.  It is obviously a very nice day, as it says at the top...One Fine Day.

Christmas Eve

Our middle daughterApril  and her husband Tim have lots of places to go at Christmas time with their kids in two different places and us here. But they are faithful to make it here during the Christmas season and we were so grateful to have them share their time with us on Christmas Eve. 

They were especially busy this year since they are moving and trying to find  a house that suits them both. So, I'm praying that they find just the right place soon. 

I'm also praying for all  to come  together long enough to secure our border and help us keep out gangsters with drugs as well as all others who do not want to obey our laws. We didn't know of anyone who didn't want to secure the border 6 years ago, but now some have made and about face and are going in just the opposite direction, refusing to build the wall they all wanted before.

Look Ma, No Hands

This five year old, Oliver, has  no fear...at least with his favorite horse. So glad they got a picture of him here.

Back to Christmas pictures tomorrow, hopefully. But  I couldn't resist posting this from earlier in December.

Programable Robot For Kids

I think he likes it. Since we live so far from our grandchildren, It is really difficult to know what they  don't have that they would like to have.

This year  in late  November or early December  I was in Sam's Club and this robot caught my attention. I thought it looked really cool and it was age appropriate for Caleb. It was also significant  that if  I  bought it online from Sam's, it would be delivered free. That is a plus since postage, etc is very expensive now, especially for heavier items.

It is special when we think a gift we have given hits the spot.  I do believe this one did. Look at that big smile. It didn't take him long to build it and get it programmed as well.