Christmas Eve

 (I forgot to take a picture of the cheesecake)

Cousin tea

Friends

It is a treat to spend time with such delightful friends.

Warmth

Everyone

Trim

Family

Reorganization

 I purchased a new piece of furniture and a rug, which resulted in a reorganization of the office (thanks again, Brian and Logan). 

Waterscape

When I saw that Grandma had settled Kaelyn at the dining room table with paints, brushes and a big piece of paper, I decided it looked too fun not to join her. Together we created waterscapes. Hers is on the top left; mine is on the bottom right. 

Facelift

 (Please excuse the pile of coats on the bed; outdoor clothing has been displaced due to renovations in the sunroom)

In the darkness

St. Lorenz Lutheran Church, Frankenmuth, Michigan

Outside

Fog

The oft photographed tree in the churchyard.

Digging

One of the current projects is to replace the electric line that runs from the Cookie house to the garage. 

Door

We have a new door in the sunroom.

Hot chocolate

The number of carolers from our church was lower than usual at the Dow Gardens Christmas Walk this year, but we still managed to drink some hot chocolate at the Cookie House afterwards. 

Wreaths

 Naomi and I made wreaths on Friday.

My wreath

Naomi's wreath

Light

Icy

Reflection

Laundry window

Weathered

Cookies

Cookies at our annual cookie exchange

Even though my brothers aren't invited to our annual cookie exchange, they are always very supportive of the event. You can probably guess the reason.

Pink

Reserved

In my family, custard pie quickly disappears.

Tangled

Almost

I have to submit two final projects for my master classes, and give and grade two final grammar exams, and then I will be D-O-N-E!

Raising the roof VIII

Feast