A Glass that makes me Smile!

A very sweet elf bought me this glass a few weeks ago. I've been using it every day since.  It just makes me smile. 

Let it Snow!

We enjoyed our first snow of the fall/winter months. Beautiful!

B-17 Bomber Adventure!

A B-17 bomber briefly stopped over in our city for a few days so we took a quick tour of the historic aircraft. This bomber is one of only fourteen of these bombers is still flying today.  Pretty neat to look around and actually see this restored aircraft.

 The B-17 & the guys!

 I'm sure this coming toward you would be intimidating!

 The size of the aircraft is visible with the guys standing under it!

 A pose...plus looking at the geese fly over!

 B-17

 The guns were impressive.

 More guns!

The Cows Come Home

Back in October, we purchased a cow. He's being fed out right now, & he will soon find his way into our freezer.  This is a first for us and a new adventure, but hopefully we'll be able to save a little money in the long run.  A friend of mine was telling me about buying a cow and it sounded intriguing so she brought me some of her beef to try.  It was absolutely delicious! Very lean and wonderful.  The ground beef she gave me didn't even have to be drained when I browned it.  I asked around and another friend's father actually buys and sells cows and so the process began.  We made a trip out to choose the cow we wanted.  Clay made the final choice.  A few days after Christmas, we will be picking up a whole lot of beef.  My parents & our freezers will be full since we're splitting the cost!  I'll have to let you know how our purchase tastes.  We're excited about it!

Thanksgiving

We celebrated Thanksgiving at our house this year with Tom's parents, my parents, the boys, and our friend, Joel.  We had a great relaxing day with great food.  A time to be thankful for what we have and who we have in our life.  Sharing just a few pics of our table and our preparations.  I wish I had taken a photo of all of the food to remember how we feasted & shared! We are all blessed! I love my family & friends!

Our Table!

Chandler's place setting!

Clay's place setting!

Turkey Lurkey

Clay debuted as Turkey Lurkey in the Mystery of Turkey Lurkey in the Thanksgiving Play at our homeschool program.  The kids did a great job!  Fun Times!

Our Guys!

 

Son #1 & Son #2 

So proud of our guys! 

Love them so very much! God has blessed us with them!