Dreaming

Ceiling

Lightswitch

White

Sunday school

Some of the best lessons result in messy hands.

Biscuits

Life

Conversation

Clock

I have received several compliments about my clock, which Amanda gave me several years ago and which recently found a home in my office.

Birthday cake

Another of Naomi's creations

Pellet stove

I don't use my stove much anymore--wood pellets have gone up in price and natural gas has come down. So, when I do fire up the stove, it's a notable event. 

Clean up

Angles

Project

Fog

Morning drive

Sunroom renovation

Dusk

Winter sky

Muddy

Stuck

So far this season my driveway has claimed two victims. 

Spices

Bear burger

Libby made burgers from bear meat that someone had given us. They were good. So good that the next day Dad discovered that Brian had swiped the leftovers for his lunch. 

Mulberry Cafe

Julie and I met up with our friend Lydia in Clare last Saturday, and we lunched at the Mulberry Cafe, which is part of the historic Herrick House. The atmosphere was charming and the mushroom soup inspired me to try making my own at home. 

Office art

If you happen by my office, this is what you will see on one wall. 

Reading time

As you can tell, various members of the family spent time reading over Christmas vacation. (I even looked at Joel's combine book). 

Healthy food

I felt very healthy when I looked at my purchases from the Amish bulk food store in Clare. 

Studio

Kaelyn tried my "studio" when she was at the Cookie house last week. 

Resound

iPhone

Kaelyn and me taking a selfie.

I rewarded myself for working full time with an iPhone.

Christmas Eve