Congratulations to Lindsay, who won the Spelling Bee
at Oak Creek Elementary, Lewis Center, OH!

Sunset on Tuesday--from our sun room window!

Tuesday the Red Hats from VMC
had lunch at the Morgan House.

Christmas tree at sunset on 12-13

Oops....I accidentally deleted this photo
of Ryan working on cookies.....

Ryan and Lindsay's elves have arrived
to do their naughty deeds until
they go back to help Santa
deliver toys.
Last night they turned the milk green....

Sunday was Christmas cookie day
at our house.
These photos depict the results as well as
the activities of family members
during the day....

our Christmas cookies and candies

The Wares went with us to Hollywood Casino
in Lawrenceburg, IN.

Lindsay's violin concert
at school

Lindsay's violin solo in the concert--
The First Noel.
Didn't miss a note!

Bowling group Christmas party--
we were guests!

The days are short, the sun a spark,
Hung thin between the dark and dark.

----John Updike

We have a little snow this morning in
The Villas at Maple Creek.
It's 11 a.m. and 17 degrees! Brrrrrrrrrr!

Our family attended the Christmas concert
of the Westerville Symphony at Otterbein University
Westerville, OH -- Sunday, Dec. 5th
A terrific concert--a wonderful director with
a great personality!

All Saints Lutheran Church
Sunday School program today.

All Saints Lutheran Church Christmas program today.
Ryan was one of the animals (a steer, I think...)--
and Lindsay was Mary, with a solo!
They did a great job!

the penguin Santas