Adminswife

Saturday, December 27, 2014

THE DAY AFTER!!!!!

We took the kids on a "mystery trip."  We packed a lunch and headed to Flint for the "Crossroads Village and Huckleberry Railroad."  It is similar to Greenfield Village with the addition of a train ride (40 minutes). 

They won't let me have my mail...


A mill race...




Elyse likes taking pictures of sunbeams

In a little while, the sun would go down and this would look much better...

A good tree for pictures (remember the one at Rose?)

 







 
Defrosted Frosty...

More sunbeams...

The sign said not to climb...



So did this one...

A beautiful pipe organ and Christmas songs played very well...

Just like my Mom's pump organ...







Ferris wheel - the kids said, "NO WAY!"

The white building housed the carousel that went so fast it looked like they were flying.
 
Finally, the sunset!
 
A nice brother (finally).

"Look at me," I said.
 


The latest in school rooms...

"Stand in front of this giant tree, and I'll take your picture."



Eventually...
 
Love me some swings!

Zachary said he was going to jump off right in front of me.  I moved and he said for me to go back.  I don't think so!

BUDDY!

Would love a wagon train ride.



Handsome lad!

 We ended our "mystery trip" with a trip out to eat!  No pictures, sorry!

Thursday, December 25, 2014

OUR REAL CHRISTMAS!!!!!


Gifts for all four of us!  

Me first!


 
My fav...long story about this one - ask if you are interested!
Next up...Dad!
A wallet that surely doesn't stick all the credit cards together (we hope!).

#3 - I wonder...


Guitar strings...
 

Hoop earrings...
Three black picture frames - see further down!
Highlighters that don't bleed through Bible pages.

Some kind of pedal for the guitars.
 



Gift card for a yarn shop.
 
 
Earrings (thanks Emily for your input).
Up close - what do you think?
Something I wouldn't take back - it made a nice breakfast!
Snow globe - just what I always wanted!
 

Two microphones...
 


Yarn winder...no more holding our arms out for her...
Finished product.

Frames replaced AND Stauch's new picture added!
I think Elyse likes her new "toy!"
 Merry Christmas to all and to all a good nap (mine is about to happen!).