Brandon is a scout

Brandon turns 8 this month and is going to be a scout! Isn't he so cute! He has had so much fun already!

Christmas at the Rich's

Doesn't this just say it all! Brandon just loves Jen and Jen loves Brandon. I am so grateful for the love they share with each other.
We had a fantastic Christmas and hope the new year is wonderful!

Knee-deep in Christmas Preparations

I'm almost finished with Christmas shopping, I got shots a couple of weeks ago in both knees so I'm walking pretty well, and the house is as decorated as it's going to get.  I finished the first major phase of the edit for my next book which will be out in March, so I thought I'd take a minute to share a few pictures taken during the past week.  Calton and Alena participated in their first piano recital Thursday night.  They've only been taking lessons a couple of months so it's obvious they both have their dad and mom's musical genes.

I usually tend little Jennifer on Tuesday mornings so Mary Jo can help in Brandon's school class.  It didn't take her long to find the candy canes.

Miscellaneous

These are a few pictures that don't seem to fit anywhere inparticular, but I like them.  The first one was taken at Cedar Breaks.  The next three were taken at Cedar Breaks in July. The potato came from our garden.  Boyd thought it looked like some kind of weird bug.   Then comes Calton's birthday, followed by the Robinson boys watching a ball game in Mary Jo and Rich's bedroom while everyone else was eating.  Finally little Jennifer checking out Mom's camera.

Happy Halloween!

Grrrrr! A cute little tiger and a motorcross boy! Aren't they cute!

Brandon and soccer

Rolling over

Baby Jen can now roll over...one way. This make her happy and then very unhappy. Three more months to go :)