Merry Christmas

This magazine tree really brings back good memories. (This is a photo from a blog and I'm sorry I don't remember which blog.) My Mom made one of these trees when I was much younger! This time of year makes me think about all the Christmas memories...cookies, ornaments, Christmas programs, cards, Santa and many more memories!


I really having done much decorating for Christmas this year. But, I found these angels, and I thought they were so beautiful. You can find the instructions on how to make them here at Junk Camp.

Just A Little More Sun Each Day

The best thing about getting past December 21.....more sunshine each day and a little bit closer to warmer temperatures!! I started jogging this week because I signed up for a 5K Groundhog Run. So, I'm trying to get in shape, and having a goal really helps.


The Groundhog Run that Conan and I signed up for is totally underground. We will be running at the Hunt Midwest SubTropolis in Kansas City. Something different and it sounds like a lot of fun!

An Unexpected Visitor

Santa made an unexpected stop in Lincoln. His reindeer needed to eat and he also wanted to check on who's been naughty or nice. There was a long line of kids that wanted to sit with Santa on his sleigh and talk to him. Santa could only stay for a short time and then he had to fly off.


Santa's reindeer enjoyed a treat during the short stay!


The reindeer were really pretty and it was fun to see them.

The Surprise

It was fun to see all the different dolls from the various doll makers that were sent as the surprise Christmas gift. I'm sure they will be well loved!


Here is a doll quilt that was also sent.

Go Big Red!!

Mark Gocke, my cousin, took these photos when Nebraska played Colorado. He lives in Wyoming and normally takes beautiful photos of landscapes, animals, flowers and birds. But, I had to show these photos of our GREAT Nebraska Cornhuskers. I think they are wonderful. Mark you amaze me! And, by the way, we beat Colorado.

Nebraska will play Oklahoma tonight in the Big 12 Championship.

If you want to see more of Mark's photography here is his link.

Another Birthday!

Today is my Dad's birthday! We celebrated his birthday this last Sunday at a family get together. Clayton, my nephew also had his 15th birthday on Monday.