Winter is Here!

November 29, 2007 This morning we woke up to snow.

This snow is goingto stay. Alan shoveled and later I swept and then Leah

came out to pose with us in out wintery wonderland.

This is a view of our fence from the garage looking

south toward the windbreak. I think it looks great

against the dark green of the pine trees. We are going

to decorate it for Christmas; Alan is thinking lights

and I'm thinking boughs and red bows. I'll post a picture

when we get it done.

Santas from Around the World

This first Santa is the one with which we are all

familiar. Santa Claus with a red suit trimmed

in white fur. Black boots and a big toy bag slung

over his shoulder. Santa Claus looks a little confused

and surprised at the same time. Probably wondering

how he gained so much weight and got so short.

This is a picture of St. Nicholas. St Nicholas comes

to the houses of good children and leaves toys

and gifts for them in their shoes. They have to

leave their shoes out by the fireplace if they want

St. Nicholas to fill them.

This could be Pere Noel. He looks very

French, don't you think. Oui, oui!
(Also just a little feminine)

Our last santa was just a little upset because

he thought he should be carried instead of

carrying. I think this is one of those Saints again,

because he looks like a monk with that

haircut. Poor little friar, having to carry

all those gifts and presents.