christmas pig.

dagmar got a christmas tree yesterday.

thanksgiving update

thanksgiving came and went. our turkeys are still walking. they lucked out. being heritage breeds, they have a longer growing period. so they get to enjoy this nice weather a few more weeks. also still walking are the pigs. the weather has been in fifties. and not suitable for pig harvesting. i'm kinda glad. i've grown attached to those clowns. dagmar told me he's gonna try and hold out 'til christmas.

dinky dog came by for thanksgiving. she has a lot to be thankful for. a home, food, and a killer outfit.

dinker

ralphie, the remaining puppy from a recent litter at mother in-law's got adopted. but he's staying in the family. jason's brother & wife fell for the cute face.

ralphie

and me, i'm just trying to snap the winter blues. this time of year always does it to me. hopefully my eight foot tall wild cedar christmas tree will do the trick.

jason got a chainsaw

happy new year.

new year's eve 2006. beginnings and endings. we celebrated the newly engaged sam & kate. we wished good luck and bon voyage to our friend kit. i started a new tradition of toasting with the leg of a freshly roasted chicken instead of champagne. and we burned our christmas tree in a ceremonial bonfire. good morning 2007! bring it on!

daanish brings on the chicken.

jason and sam prepare the ceremonial tree offering.

burn, baby burn.

the best christmas ever.

i know i say it every year. but this really was the best christmas ever. and it took me by surprise. i was anticipating a bleak and meager holiday. but thanks to a loving family and a few secret santas, hope was reborn. it is amazing how contagious good cheer is. and once again i was filled with christmas spirit. cookies were baked. ornaments were made. presents were acquired. candles were lit. smiles were flashed. and good tidings were shared. and i am reminded of how blessed i am to be surrounded by so much love.

santa elf & billie holiday.

the ranconteurs on vinyl! oh my!

a bacon and gravy christmas breakfast.

brother in law john and baby rosie.

reindeer in law angie.

rita's in the kitchen with jaybird.

3 generations.

christmas din-din feast.

christmas din-din dogs.

christmas din-din love.