Our Christmas tree. Annie had me go and buy extra lights as she thought we did not have enough after our first attempt at decorating. It seems that many of our strands had given up the ghost! She was correct, and with all the extra strands it turned out beautifully!
Melody had her Christmas recital and did a wonderful job. We are always so proud of her beautiful music.
Mikey Ball married his love, Mary. We joined with everyone in celebrating their marriage which was so beautiful. They headed out the next day for Malaysia where Mikey has a job. They have already started attending a Baptist church in their city and we are enjoying their updates on life in that part of the world.
THe whole family was invited to the wedding but the girls needed to work, and the dog needed someone to watch her, so…… Rick and I had to go all the way alone, spend the night together and enjoy a wonderful day together at the wedding. It was hard to get away like that…… but we suffered through! HA! :)
Here I am with Cassidy, Mikey’s sister and dear friend. It was good to get to be with her as well. She lives in Indiana so we do not get to see her often. :(
We Christmas caroled for all the shut ins at our local Nursing home and then went and caroled for Betty, who has been struggling with health issues this fall. What a delight to bless and minister to those we love.
The girls did cake decorating for all the folks we enjoy giving cookies too for Christmas.
Mia turned 2 and we helped celebrate with her family.
The Johnsons love Mia and here are the girls helping her to put two fingers up for being two years old.
I wrapped the presents for the girls soon after I bought them and then used a basket and well……….. you can see what I did to it. It’s not that I don’t trust our children…………. 
