Oops again!

Well, looks like I missed November and December. But that's ok, 'cause I didn't take that many photos those months anyway! Shame on me.

November had some lovely weather! So we took a hike!

I have no idea where it came from, but for the last few months this is what Corin does whenever you ask him to smile. Hands on cheeks. No idea why, but it's adorable!

One of the favorite stops on Fatman's Loop.

The other favorite stop!

We took care of the Lanting's animals while they were gone for Thanksgiving, and Bella just decided to move in for a while. Ransom was super happy to have an extra dog for a while!

Not that Bella needs a big reason to come over - she often comes just to warm up by our fire!

Corin got a big beanbag for his birthday! And there's that smile again! :-)

Corin, his cousin Elijah (camo shirt) and Boppa (Andy's dad)'s birthdays all fall within 4 days! So we had a super 3-way party.

Thanksgiving hanging-out time

Thanksgiving food prepping! Those marshmallows got a little out of hand.

December brought some snow!

Doesn't matter how crazy cold it is, that doggie always wants to play ball!

That smile!

That one too. Ransom figured his face would stay warmer if he wore safety goggles. Why not?

I taught the boys to make snow angels.

Ransom probably made 15!

Christmas morning happened at Marmie & Boppa's house this year!

Reading the Christmas story

A present I wrapped 3 years ago - the castle set my siblings and I played with when we were kids! I think Christian and I were probably more excited about it when it finally got opened than the kids were. :-)

My dabbling in the art of transferring images onto wood. I made this one as a test before attempting it on a Christmas present. But it's a quote I appreciate being reminded of every day!

And that's that! Whew, caught up. On with January we go!