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

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

An Autumn Hike Near Telford, Pennsylvania

Yesterday just before dark I went for an autumn hike just off of Cathill Road near Telford, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was a good time outdoors but chilly. My fingers that held the camera and tripod were feeling a bit frozen by near the end of the walk.


East Branch of the Perkiomen Creek


An Autumn Sky


Groundcherries


Swirling Bubbles


Clump of Mushrooms


Ragweed Seeds


Fungi on a Log


Sunset


Hay Bales on the Hill Side


What Once Was

Family Gathering to Celebrate My Mom's Birthday

Sunday a week ago, most of my extended family gathered together to celebrate my Mom's birthday. These are a few pictures from that celebration.


Birthday cake presentation


Talk time - the photo includes among other people
my sister and my wife


Arrival time for one of my brothers and his family


Catching up and enjoying one another's fellowship


Talk time - three of my brothers and my Dad


Supper time!


Playing the game of Life


Playing the game of Memory


Playing "Crazy Uno"


Playing Upwards


My Mom's birthday cards

A Hike in Peace Valley Park

This past Sunday late afternoon and evening my wife and I went for a hike in Peace Valley Park near Doylestown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was a beautiful day to enjoy the autumn colors.