New Year's in Laona

There's a lot of new snow in Laona, and that means lots of fun, inside and out. Here are a few examples!

Evidence of our skiing and snowshoeing...




Snow shoers...



Twilight zone marathon watchers...



Hot chocolate drinkers...



Snowmobilers...(guess who they are!)

More visitors!

Okay, now our house has become the feeding trough for the whole nature neighborhood!

Frank's new toy

If you put out the corn...they will come! Frank got this cool camera that is motion sensitive and takes pictures at night, so we can see who comes for the food that he faithfully puts out each day.

At home Christmas

We had a wonderful Christmas at home yesterday! Frank and Ben and Kristin and I woke up and opened gifts while looking out the window at the beautiful snow!



I got chicks!



Frank and his new mug...Kristin made it at Studio You.



Goldie sporting her new collar. She thought she was so cool!



Kristin with her new mittens. Kristin also got a new eye toy workout game that we enjoyed a lot!




As usual, Frank was far too generous, Ben was the most grateful, and Kristin the most creative (note my chicks!). We are so grateful for our good health, family and friends! We love you all!

Merry Christmas!

A few years ago Frank gave me the greatest gift when he built this creche for our yard.  Every year we put it in our yard and light it up each evening.  While we were sleeping, God covered the entire scene with a fresh coat of snow.  I thought I'd share the gift with you for Christmas...much love, Cindy

Holiday decor

Kristin's "friend" Nick came over yesterday and helped us ready the house for Christmas by making a gingerbread tree!

It now graces the center of our table...

Can't wait to eat it!

Christmas, round three

This weekend is Christmas with Bobbie and Becky! We took advantage of Becky's early release from school to snag an extra weekend with them, and enjoyed a special Christmas time at our house. Needless to say, there were the prerequisite omelets, last minute shopping and a fireside viewing of the two Grinch movies back to back. We'll meet again in a week in Laona for more festivities there, but it sure was nice to have this time with them this weekend!

My little buddy and I...



These cousins sure love each other...



Bobbie and her new travel mug...



Frank and his happy hat!