St. Nick

Just went up to make sure the kids were asleep, and found all the kids in Seamus's bed. They'd created a blanket fort - which Seamus called theater seating. He had borrowed a Christmas book from Amazon and was reading The Night Before Christmas on his kindle to the kids.

So sweet I almost died. We are so lucky. Just setting out the St. Nick's treats...

Jeff and MJ Part 2

See also MJ and Jeff.

Cabin Retreat

Dad went on the Demantreville retreat for the 5th time last weekend and it once again helped kick off a season of advent that will be more focused on prayer and giving than the trappings of the secular Christmas spirit. We spent a lovely, long weekend the four of you and me, beginning with pancakes at home, hookey from school Kerrie's YPC play, McDonald's playground in St. Cloud and then rest and relaxation at the lake. 

You all rose to the occasion being helpful and sunshiny. I love this precious time. I love that you treasure it too. A glimpse from the weekend...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Uncle Nick's Song

SchneeDeer

Life seems best lived at the lake

From our family trip in November. Apparently the only time I pause to take pictures is at the cabin.