More pictures from the weekend...

I always take a lot more pictures that I post, so here is a short video of a few more from this last weekend...

Happy Holidays...

Happy holidays to all in the blogosphere!

We took a trip to Ocean Shores here in Washington. It is about a 2-3 hour drive, but is right on the coast (hence the name) and has nothing for anyone to do except to enjoy being together. I like being able to see my little girls when the wake up (I usually am at work when they get up) and be with them all day.
It is nice out here if you like remote locations with one or two shops and lots of cloudy rainy weather. There is a beach, but not one that the bathing bikinied beauties of the tropical locations would enjoy. Just people who like to try to stay warm, wearing 5 layers of clothing. Volleyball and beach parties are virtually non-existant. Suffice it to say that it is a perfect place to have a getaway from the daily speed of life and to remember what Christmas is all about.

Isaiah 9:6:
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

Luke 2:7-14
⁷And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.
⁸And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
⁹And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.
¹⁰And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
¹¹For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
¹²And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
¹³And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
¹⁴Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

Luke 2:29-34
²⁹Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word:
³⁰For mine eyes have seen thy salvation,
³¹Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people;
³²A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.
³³And Joseph and his mother marvelled at those things which were spoken of him.
³⁴And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be spoken against;

Auntie Susie, Lucy, & Antie Emily

So, enjoy your holidays. Both my family and I wish you a peaceful and blessed day.

More weekend fun...

I know that this post title sounds familiar. I just get into a rut of it is fun and its a weekend, what could be a better name? I'll consult Roget and his wild, wordy thesaurus next week for a more capturing title.

Enough rambling...It was a quite enjoyable weekend. It started with a holiday party on Friday night with some friends, lobster bisque (made with fresh lobster), a light mango salad, butternut squash pasta, beef wellington, flour-less chocolate cake, '05 Domaine Serene Jerusalem Hill, and a small glass of 40 year port. Delicious would far short. Superb might get the faintest idea of these culinary delights. However, it would only make my mouth water in remembrance of what fun the taste buds had, so we'll move on to Saturday.

It was cold and pleasant out, so I checked our winter garden and everything is growing slowly. I didn't take pictures as you might call me an optimist claiming that they are growing. However, in my defense, a 1/4 in a week is still a 1/4 inch of growth a week. The dogs keep stepping on one side of the cold frame, so I made a make shift fence to keep them out. If this works, I'll make a nicer one next week. Then I sat with Lucy and dreamed of warmer spring days. Lady (our yellow lab) seemed to be doing the same.

Lady

A frosty walk in November...

It was a nice brisk fall morning, so I took our dogs on a walk through the neighborhood. I took a lot of pictures, but I can't take credit for growing the beauty - just capturing it. Is that cheating? Either way, I think you'll enjoy the short video I made.