Thanksgiving Weekend

We stayed in town over Thanksgiving weekend and had lots of visitors:  Karen's dad (before Thanksgiving), my parents and their dog, one of Karen's co-worker's family, the Bosmas, and Bob Gayhart.  We had fun, and after everybody left we put up Christmas decorations.  We also stopped by to see the decorations at Luthy Botanical Gardens and elsewhere.

It's a Wonderful Life production

Last weekend, Peoria Christian High School had its production of "It's A Wonderful Life." Kristine played the role of Mary Hatch/Bailey and Katie played the role of Zuzu Bailey.  The production was in "black and white," which meant that the cast members had to wear gray makeup (and look like zombies in normal light) and dress in grayscale.  The set was all in grayscale, too. Even without the cool special effects it was a great production.  Everybody really put forth a great effort and it really showed.  The pictures of the production were hard to shoot (and some of them are not even mine) but I hope they get the idea across.

First Snowfall of the Year

....and it was a doozy, with 4.5 inches of snow!  I did not feel ready for this event, but it turned out to be really pretty with how the snow stuck to the trees.  Here are some pictures, including some of hoarfrost.  (I have lots of other pictures from the weekend, including those of the "It's A Wonderful Life" production at Peoria Christian High School that Kris and Katie participated in, but maybe they will be posted on a later day.)

Some Activities

Pix of Kristine in a concert and play rehearsal, and Katie's bridging ceremony from Brownie to Junior Girl Scout.  Karen did a similar bridging 35 years ago. We are past peak color, but there are colorful leaves on the trees.  We got some much-needed rain, but now it is warm and sunny again.  I moved a bunch of hostas and rocks around in the yard this afternoon.