December 11

Our custom on Sunday evenings, after church, is to fix a quick "supper snack" and park in front of the TV to eat and watch. Tonight our meal was French onion soup. Melt a little butter, saute some onion and pour in a can of beef consomme along with a can of water and heat until it simmers. Ladle into bowls, topping the soup with toasted french bread and some kind of white cheese. Heat the bowl of soup for a few seconds in the microwave until the cheese melts. So simple--and soooo good.

December 10

Who knew a stocking cap came with new Christmas pajamas?

December 9

Claire gets the honor of hanging the first ornament on the Morgan tree, reindeer ears/Santa hat and all.

No telling what might be used as a hat.

Hamilton had such fun playing with the nativity figures. This is baby Jesus,as he confidently points out.

December 8

It's a rare thing for me to see a sunrise. Here is the view looking out our front door this morning.

December 7

Our decorated tree is a mixture of lovely ornaments given by friends, shimmery balls, souvenirs from vacations long gone by, and treasured tokens of our children's childhood.

December 6

After a summer hiatus from feeding the birds, our squirrel proof feeder hangs full and ready for winter. Now where are the birds?

December 5

The only decorating that's done in the Taylor household so far is this wreath which I hung on the front door this morning. Cutting greens from our yard and tree patch is a perk of living in the country.