WONDERFUL Saturday Dec.1

It is wonderful to arrive at the church craft fair greeted by these young happy faces.  They smile and wave as we arrive.  The pony club has come to take part in our fair.  I remember in years long ago there used to be a horse, Lorri's horse, for the children to ride.  I remember Theresa at a very young age riding on it.

                                         I had a fun time joining Santa in his sleigh.

Dad and I had already had a busy morning shopping for gifts to go to needy children.

There was a lot to look at as we walked around inside the hall.  We wished we could buy from every table full of the crafts that people worked so hard to create.  We bought a few things and then had lunch.  It was soup and sandwich which dad enjoyed.

We arrived home to have a short nap before going to Carol and Panteli's.

Dad took a picture of the different roads one can drive to get to their place.  He insists he takes the right one.  It seems both can be right.  The trouble is people who live there complain if you do not go their way.

Carol and Morgan had gone out and got a tree.  Morgan helped grama Crol when she started to take the wrong road.  When we arrived the tree was up and beautifully decorated.  The fireplace was lit and two new chairs had arrive.

Kim had been busy making shepherds pie which dad really enjoyed.  Then he and Panteli sat in the new chairs.  Morgan made and decorated cookies.

We did not get to taste them but we will soon.

Morgan was shy about getting her picture taken.

Kim put names on the Christmas stockings.

Some find it hard to believe in God in this ungodly world where there is so much pain and suffering and loss.

God is in creation and God is in the wonderful love our family has for each other.