We have had our first snow, which was followed in short order by our second and third snows. If it is possible I think the woods are even more beautiful in winter. We have walked and walked though some of us need better boots for this, especially if we are going to keep geocaching. When a girl finds herself scaling the sides of soggy ravines and peering into mineshafts and such like she begins to carefully consider her footwear. 

The snow caught the trees off quard, some still clinging to the last few leaves. 

The sheep were dressed for the occasion however though they always look surprised to see me don't they?

 How was your thanksgiving?  Ours was wonderful even if the food left a bit to be desired. Must work on the food, but the mojo is fleeting.  I would rather be outside.  That is exactly where I was right up until we ate. 

Picking a snowy bouquet for you. : ) 

I think I am not going to be a chef when I grow up. 

….to say I am still here, but not.  Our Asher arrived last Saturday.  We have been laughing and driving and shopping and eating pretty much non-stop since then.  

Monday we had a photo shoot for a beautiful baby girl.  Husband rode along to be prop boy since he was off and we made a day of it wandering downtown. Taking more pictures of course. 

Yesterday we took a road trip to IKEA and the very nice Mobel Martin store because things were verging on country-with-a-K on the main floor after my attempt at dining room valances and it just wasn't working. A few tweaks later and I think we have settled on a Christmas theme.  I am sure you are terribly relieved for me. <g>

Maybe you would sympathize more with the kids who spent half an hour working out their order at McDonald's… Wow. No English speaking staff and their German didn't cut the mustard apparently. Then, once they did understand the order there was the fact that our German friends have not embraced the "fast" in fast food. They take the order, make the food, deliver it to the customer, all very civilized and orderly like. (I would add probably like we are supposed to eat… )   THEN they greet the next customer and start all over.  Mine were not prepared for that.  The adventures lol.  

In between were some bothersome medical tests, because hey, this isn't heaven.  We can always use a reminder and this is the thorn in the side that often does just that. His grace is sufficient though this sort of thing distracts a person, you know? 

So that is where I have been.  The pictures are piling up, there is much to show and tell.  Just hasn't been any time. And I need to skedaddle again.  But I will be back.  Even if in snippets.  I hope my American friends are enjoying a marvelous holiday weekend. I look forward to hearing what is happening in your world.  

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