It is FINALLY here! This year, very thankfully, we had the opportunity to once again spend it together with our family. Its not about gifts... but I must admit, I like seeing the smiles and the fun we have!

We went to our church's Candlelight service to celebrate the Reason for the Season. The boys helped me with the slides... training the next generation of "slide guys"... =] Every year, the candle portion of the service is very impactful. The boys liked that part, as well. Let your light so shine...

We went out on an outing with Auntie M. to dust off our snowshoes, and had a great time. We went up to Gold Creek Lake, which is a small park area in the Snoqualmie Pass corridor. We probably could have just walked - and eventually the kids did that, but it was fun anyway. … Continue reading Snoeshoeibg at Gold Creek →

We took a drive around down on a Sunday evening to see what Christmas lights we could see around town, listen to Christmas music, and get some hot chocolate along the way.

I went to Las Vegas for "CS Lewis-Las Vegas," where a group of friends assemble to talk about... CS Lewis, focusing on the particular book or set of books, in the case of this year's topic of Narnia. I look forward to it every year, and this year was a good as ever. Its not … Continue reading CSLV 2018 →

I made it to the Festival of Lights Parade this year! I've been missing them the last few years, because the days haven't worked out. It was great to be able to share it with the family, and see everyone... we live a good ways away, and it gets more difficult than it should to … Continue reading Festival of Lights Parade 2018 →

I must say... I'm enjoying the Christmas lights this year! I think I say that every year, though!

Christmas time is here! While his older brother was at a party, the little guy and I set up the tree and decorated the house for Christmas. We fired up the music of the season, and had a great time! He was very careful about placing the ornaments... I think he likes it as much … Continue reading It is time! →

We went down to Bellevue to see Auntie M., and we had the opportunity to view the daily parade of lights on Snowflake Lane, a Christmas Tradition on the "East side"... We had a very intresting view... we could hear the drummers, and enjoy the parade, but didn't have to fight the crowds! =] We … Continue reading Sbowflake Lane →

We were treated to done white stuff... Not a whole lot, but just enough to make things nice!