Christmas Cookies

The kids and I made Christmas-shaped sugar cookies and had a blast decorating them.

I was compared to Scrooge when I would let them eat only one cookie before bedtime, but I think they've forgiven me by now! :)

O Christmas Tree

Heather and I put up the Christmas tree today.

Thanks, Mom, for the gorgeous tree skirt. It's so pretty!

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! I'll be putting up the lights outside tomorrow.

Thanksgiving Day 2007

Steve and Darla were so kind to open their home and host the "Orphan Dinner." There are quite a few of us young adults who don't have any immediate family near by and were unable to travel back east to spend the holiday with family, so we made our own "family." We all contributed to the menu and had WAY more food than could be consumed. After a delicious meal of glazed ham, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, cran-apple sweet potatoes, bread, and jello, we all crashed in the living room to facilitate the digestive process. After a few hours of rest and relaxation, we broke out the apple crisp, ice cream, and pumpkin mousse pie. YUMMY!!! We then went for a lovely walk through the park. When we got back, Josh and Alisha were waiting with MORE pie! Cherry delight... mmmm delicious! It was a great time of fun and fellowship.

See photo album for more pictures.