Advent Giving Tree

Brandon went up to church yesterday morning and volunteered helping put up the Advent Giving Trees. This is the first week of Advent. The trees are decorated with ornaments in which each one represents a need of a charitable organization in NWO. The way it works is you take an ornament off the tree and fulfill the need. For example, I have an ornament which is for baby clothes for Heartbeat of Toledo, an organization that helps young women who have unplanned pregnancies. During Advent, we are asked to remember those in need. I really enjoy participating in the Advent Giving Tree project.

Shopping in Grand Rapids

The Saturday after Thanksgiving, we always go for lunch and shopping in Grand Rapids. Though Rick usually can't make it on Thanksgiving day, he makes it to this. So the first picture here is Linda and Rick. Linda is so photogenic!!! Then next we have Aunt Jan and Uncle Ken. Were you ever able to give your potato chips away? Cindy, Craig, and Lydia posed in front of the fire place for us. Lastly, we have Bob getting scolded for yet again stealing the bill from his mom. He is so bad!

Rascal

This is Edie's dog, Rascal. Apparently, he is waiting for food to be placed on the table!

Thanksgiving Dinner

These are pictures from Thanksgiving dinner! As usual, dinner was wonderful! Edie and Jan have kept a journal on the Thanksgiving meal since before I came along. They are always trying to improve. But everything is always good! As you can see, Linda got to talk to her hubby who couldn't make it. Notice all the dogs' noses at the table! They usually have a pretty good Thanksgiving dinner too!!

The Boys

I don't think I have posted a picture lately of the boys so here is one. This is from Grandma Edie's backyard on Thanksgiving Day.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving, Everyone! Relax and enjoy your friends and family. If you are traveling, be safe.

Youth Gun Hunt Weekend in Ohio

It's Youth Gun Hunt weekend in Ohio. Luc was out hunting all day....with no luck. Last year, he got a "button buck". The meat was great! He is going back out again tomorrow. Keep your fingers crossed for him.