Merry Christmas

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas!

The Potters House

"Arise, and go down to the potter's house, and there I will cause thee to hear my words."  Jeremiah 18:2
Today we went to the open house of potter/author Ben Behunin.  Ben came to a book group I held at my house earlier this year.  I have enjoyed his series "Becoming Issac" so much and it was a treat to hear his story.  His 1921 bungalow in Salt Lake City has been under construction since last year.  Ben and his wife decided to add a home tour along with his December studio sale.  What a treat! Years of years of tile work is finally in place in their beautiful home.

 

If you have not traveled to Neiderbipp, I invite you to curl up with this series this winter...and enjoy the trip!

(p.s. there is a small addition to this series titled "Forget Me Notes" that is full of the great quotes and inspirational thoughts throughout the series.)

 

Sweet!

I had the opportunity to spend a few days of candy making with my mother-in-law, S's aunt and grandmother.  What a treat!  My mother-in-law has been dipping chocolates for many, many years.  They have done this tradition together at christmas time for years also.  I was invited this year and I was tickled.  A fun day with three amazing ladies and my first try at hand dipping chocolates!

And I can't forget Grandpa!  He's the muscle behind the whole operation ha ha.  Let's just say whipping the fondant centers looks easier than it really is!
Thanks for a great day girls!

The Great Debate

Well, everyday can be a 'great debate' with our little Kenna.  We, as her parents, have been presented a power point or two as she tried to get her point across for either a much needed item or needed freedom of this or that ;)  She is quick on her feet and can match any wit :)  These unique qualities work to her advantage in Debate.  Her most recent competition "Caesar & Cicero" was no different.  Her teacher said that it is quite rare for a jr high student do as well as she did.  It was a very long two days but she was victorious and it was such a great experience.

Congrats Kenn - we love you!

Blustery Day

Gopher: "If I was you, I'd think about skedaddlin' out of here."
Winnie The Pooh: "Why?"
Gopher: "Cause it's 'Winds-Day'."

Well - It wasn't windsday but early Thursday morning the wind's sure did come.  We woke up to two fallen trees, two large broken branches and damaged fences.  But, we also woke up to a reminder of why we love where we live.  Before my neighbor who I called for help (hubby was out of town) could come over...I was met in my yard by other neighbors with chainsaw in hand and the work began.
We cleared our trees out and then moved on to other neighbors to do the same.  In hurricane strength winds..it was sure an adventure.  Debris was flying around and we chased alot of garbage cans :)  Neighbors worked all day helping each other clear up tree's and cleaning up.  We are all very blessed to have just lost trees and to have avoided any major damage.
Good bye dear trees, we will miss your protection, beauty and shade but not raking your leaves in the fall.  Nothing personal ;)