Saturday, December 20, 2008

Snippets of Life From Thanksgiving Till Now

The past few weeks have been going by like a blur. So below are a few scenes from those weeks. The first four pictures are from Thanksgiving day with the extended family on my side.


Thanksgiving Dinner



Four Square



Parlor Room Dancing
The dancing took place to piano music
being played by my nephews and nieces



A card game



Holly Berries



A Holly Berry Farm Field



Our Christmas Tree and Shelf Display



Playing Tongiaki at the home of one of my brothers



Playing Pit at the home of one of my brothers



A Scene from Yesterday's Ice Storm



A Visiting Family's Tradition of a Traveling Manger Scene

Tuesday, December 02, 2008

Views Along Swamp Creek Near Sumneytown

I went for a hike around noon this past Saturday along a portion of Swamp Creek near Sumneytown. Below are some of the sights I enjoyed.


Reflections



The woods and autumn sky



Cloud reflection



Red berries along Swamp Creek



Moss-covered roots



A boulder - A common sight along Swamp Creek here



Lichen



Do you see the mouth?



Green ferns in the midst of the prevailing brownness