The Fantasy of Trees

David isn't crazy about going to Fantasy, so Jared and I had two special guests join us ... one was a rather last-minute surprise, neither of which had ever been to see this wonderful Christmas event ...


Our first picture op moment ... the boys favorite tree ...


Jon and Jared in front of the Star Wars Tree ... (our first guest of the evening) ...


A close-up of the "favorite" tree ...

One more shot ...

Now standing in line for a carousel ride ...

And off we go!

Soooo ... who was behind this wonderful picture taking experience?? Not me! Carousels make me nauseous!!!

Surprise!!! TIVIS! She went to Kansas for Thanksgiving to see Mike and Kathy and parked her car at our house. We dropped her off and picked her up at the airport ... so, before she headed back to school on Sunday, she came along with us for a fun adventure!

Good Buddies ...

Time for a picture with Mom ...

A beautiful picture of Tivis :))

A couple of artsy pics I thought Tivis would like :))

Dan's 40th Birthday

Surprise !!!!! (or not a surprise)???

A "Salute" to our Oldest friend .... Dan ...

Speak of the Devil! Where is he entering??

Oh look, Mickey Mouse ...

Okay, enough with family pics ... now begins the fun ...

We wanted to get you some "special" things for your birthday. Did you just pull out of a tube of Polygrip??

Of course! Polygrip is not complete without the container for your teeth to go in!

We have to make sure you stay "regular" now ...

What kind of pills are those???

Help for when you go "nighty-night" ...

Dan, could you have better friends than us???

Click on the picture and get a look at Paige's hair :))

Happy 40th Birthday Dan!

Autumn at Springbrook Park ...

We are so blessed to live in such a beautiful place ... Enjoy

May we always take time to stop and enjoy the view!

Look Who Showed up at Small Group!

Isaiah and Christy were the first ones to arrive tonight and we were so excited to see them! This picture makes me think of that old show .... oh, I can't remember, what is it??? .... but the little guy says "Wha'choo talkin' bout Willis?"


Jared was so excited about getting to see Isaiah!


Isaiah and Ireland spending their small group time catching up by watching Nemo together :))


Mommy and Isaiah ...


The first thing I heard Isaiah say when he came in the door was "motorcycle" ... he was really excited to be able to have a seat on one :))


Just look at that little cutie!

I see future motorcycle buddies!