What a White Christmas it Was...

We were beautifully snowed in for Christmas this year--but Nana and Grandad caught the slow boat over to Bowen, our friend Jon trekked over to our end of the Island from Bluewater, and Santa made it down the chimney nonetheless; his reindeer even ate the carrot from our Snowman's nose (must have been when Tycho wasn't looking)!

A Happy Birthday!

Most of the time, truly, I feel more like 3 than 43! That's why Miranda and I get along so well...

Boy Cousins' Piano Recital

Janie led Adam, Aidan, and Lach in a wonderful recital of a variety of traditional, seasonal, and modern music this Sunday afternoon. This was our pre-Christmas visit with Jane and Merlyn, replete with festive libations, before their visit to Pete and family in Merrye Olde Englande for a month.

Getting all our Ducks in a Row

Well, actually they're not ducks--they're dogs! But who's counting? Pictured here is "Santa Steve's" Christmas design & production line in his workshop. Where are those elves when ya need 'em?!