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Wacky-Tacky Day

It is spirit week at school and today was Wacky-Tacky day. So, here’s the girl’s get-up.

Cathy and Megan

We picked up Dorothy this evening after her retreat with “that other church” and were excited to run into Megan. It’s nice to see friends. Note: Cathy’s telling a story, she isn’t just waving.

Henna

Last night Cathy and I went to the wedding of a friend, the youngest son of good friends of Cathy’s parents, folks they’ve known since forever, more or less. The bride is of Indian extraction and was dressed traditionally. I knew that Dorothy would want to see her hands so I asked if I could take a picture of them. She had roses in henna (as well as her bouquet) in memory of her late father and the rose bushes he planted in their first home. She also had her late grandmother’s initials in henna but they don’t show here. Anyway, I was right, Dorothy was really excited to see this picture.

We had a great time and are thankful to N and Z for inviting us. May they have many years of joy together.

Final Seconds of 2011

Counting down to midnight, this picture, my final Project 365 photo, was take with about two seconds left in 2011.

I want to thank you all for your comments and support this year and I hope you’ll visit my new photoblog from time to time.

Aasta lõpus.

Santa?

It does look a little like Santa, but something isn’t quite right. He’s also a few days late.

Cathy and Dorothy

Cathy and Dorothy sport their new Christmas sweaters on Second Christmas at Cathy’s mom’s house. Happy Christmas to all!

Christmas Cathy

Cathy dressed for Christmas in green and red, including one of my great-grandmother’s hats.

Joy To the World

At our church, we traditionally close our Christmas Eve service with candles lit as we sing Joy To the World. You may ask, ‘how did this tradition get started?’ I’ll tell you! I don’t know. But it’s a tradition…

Reflected Dorothy

This is Dorothy’s reflection in an amber glass bottle. The trick was keeping the reflection of the flash from ruining the image.

O Holy Night

Very well done, guys.

Picking Up Simone

This was taken at 12:04 a.m. on December 17. Last night (a.k.a. few hours earlier) Dorothy and a bunch of other people picked up Simone and her mom at the airport. So, here’s Dorothy “picking up Simone” as they dropped Dorothy back at home “first thing” this morning.

X-Factor Christmas Party

The final X-Factor of the year is the annual Christmas party with its gift exchange.

Maureen and Dorothy

Here’s Dorothy with her alternate mom.

Christmas Tree

We had our annual outing to cut Christmas trees today. Kendra and Dorothy did the actual cutting, which was nice. It was a beautiful day, if a little chilly.

Singing Christmas Songs

After the live nativity in the barn, we moved into the house for dessert. Diana played the piano and we all sang Christmas carols and had a grand old time.

Dr. Gregg Taira

If you’re in need of a good dentist, I can recommend our friend, Dr. Gregg Taira. He and Cathy went to junior high and high school together and he’s been caring for our teeth for over 20 years.

David and Margaret

Cathy’s brother, David, is visiting from New Mexico and we had dinner with him and his (and Cathy’s) mom this evening.

Collyn, Krystal, and Cathy

Three of my favorite people.

Camping Trip…

to the living room. Dorothy and three friends pitched the tent in our living room and slept in it tonight. Dorothy read a bedtime story (Dogger, by Shirley Hughes) after they were all settled in.

Sarah and Chloe

I took a few pictures at X-Factor this evening and we all liked this one best. And that’s eleven months down, one to go.