A Musical Family

A few years ago we heard a sound clip on the internet by a family that plays  instruments and sing together. We did a little research, and when we knew they were coming to our area for a concert, I was able to go.  The rest of the family were engaged in other activities, so I was alone.  Since then I have been following their blog, and when I saw that they were coming back to the area again, my Mr Man and daughter decided to go.  Check out their web page:

 http://www.wissmannfamily.com/

Catching Up

I am sitting in front of the fireplace this morning,  a mug of hot water to clear my scratchy throat and my computer on my lap...catching up on reading.  I look at the date of my last post, and realize it has been 3 weeks...so much has happened since then!
We arrived home from our wintry trek to colder climates to our home that showed 61* on the thermostat.  We had intentionally left windows open when we departed~to air out the home.  It felt good to be home~and we did get the home warmed up a little before falling into bed.  Of all the driving we did throughout the snowy country~it was the last day of driving that was the hardest.  We encountered shear ice, snow, sleet, and slush. A 10 hour drive turned into 16 due to slowing down.  We saw evidences of those who had not known how to drive in such conditions... tracks from cars sliding into ditches, a jack knifed truck receiving help from the patrolman, and an overturned vehicle. We did not see any injuries for which we are grateful.  there was not enough snow for anyone to really get stuck.  As we were approaching an interstate entrance connection there was a line of cars and trucks parked along the side of the road.  We wondered why...until a DMV truck stopped us with the news that the interstate was closed.  However we were not getting onto the freeway, so continued on.  However the road we were on looked like this~for miles and miles...

Best to stay on the beaten track even if it isn't where the road is :p

We were glad to rest in our own beds after a day like that!

Snow For Christmas

We have traveled north to spend holidays with family.  We had  to drive up into the mountains an hour away to find snow~but what fun we are having.  It was blizzard conditions in these pictures.

Thanks Barbara and family for allowing us to borrow your recreational equipment!  We are loving it!!

Its a Fact

Jesus came to earth as a baby for ME (AND YOU)

It is not an opinion, theory or 'belief system'

It is a fact

photo credit:http://www.jesus-explained.org/

Jesus lived on this earth for ME (AND YOU)

It is not an opinion,theory or 'belief system'

It is a fact

photo credit:http://www.jesus-explained.org/

Jesus died for ME (AND YOU)

It is not an opinion, theory or 'belief system'

It is a fact

Jesus rose from the grave! for ME (AND YOU)

It is not an opinion, theory or 'belief system'

It is a fact

Jesus is preparing a home in heaven for ME (AND YOU)

It is not an opinion, theory or 'belief system'

It is a fact

But I must believe that fact!

May Jesus be in your thoughts throughout this holiday season. 

HAVE A 

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR

took my camera for a walk

Delightful Cooking

I so love it when my daughter decides to make a meal. 

 She is a natural in the kitchen. 

That is the time she tells me what to do ;) 

Today it was a day for soup, but her brother wanted something more than soup. 

 She came up with this:

It was potatoes and vegetables and veja links, marinated mushrooms and more.  Her own version of hearty scalloped potatoes. It was just right for a cold day~and delicious!

Sorry, no recipe...

Simple Birthday Celebrations

It was my husbands birthday, and we just were not in the mood to celebrate it in a big way.  My only daughter~at~home made a mango and key lime/lemon pie, and we added ice cream

 then Sparkling Apple juice for a toast to another year of health and happiness.

He is growing his usual Santa beard~each year it seems to come in a little whiter...