The younger ones got a little frustrated with the gram cracker houses but with a little help they made fun crations.

 

The final product. It turned out pretty good.

 

The Christmas season has started. Dad and his helpers were able to get the Christmas lights up with little trouble. We have been enjoying a wonderful Christmas season.

 

Erin, Will and Mickayla made Cinnamon ornaments. They really smell good. Sorry Erin for the picture. It is the only one with everyone in it.

 

Fritz even is getting into the festive mood!

 

Erin, Will, Mickayla and I went to the Bell Square Snowflake celebration. Each night they have drummers and marching soldiers and other characters to dance and sing with the crowd. The children love it. I love it also. Erin is very good about getting us out and enjoying the season.

 There was Rudolf the red nosed reindeer. Will was very excited to meet him.

 There was a Snow Queen. Mickayla was really excited to meet her!

 
Erin, Will and I loved the lights at the gardens in Bellevue. Mickayla and Will loved all the lights.

 

Mickayla and Will were able to visit Santa at the Ward Christmas party. Will was excited.

 

Mickayla took this picture of Blake and his friend Camille. Blake had a great time in Idhao with Camille's family for Thanksgiving.

Grandma passed away at 98 years and 7 months old. I hated to see her go but it was a blessing for her. Kim, Mickayla and I left for Idaho on Friday after Thanksgiving. We traveled all day and arrived in time for the viewing Friday evening. Blake was in Idaho for Thanksgiving with a friend so he was able to come to the viewing. The funeral was very nice on Saturday. We had a family dinner afterwards that was nice. It was great to see all my family. Sunday we left early (1:30 am) to head back to Washington. It was a fast but nice trip. The weather was great for us.

 
Dad and MIckayla arriving at the cemetary

 
My brothers and my three other cousins carrying Grandma to her final resting place

 
Mom couldn't go to the funeral of course. She isn't well enough. This is Dad and his brothers and their wives.

 
Each Grandchild got to take a flower from the arrangment on the coffin. I wanted a purple flower because purple was Grandma's favorite color

 

This is me with my favorite cousins. We always hung out together. We had the best fun. They lived in Montana. There was always great things to do there.

 

Today was a Veteran Day assembly at school. Kim let Mickayla wear his Air Force Wings. She was really excited. We went to the assembly where they honored the veterns. Kim sat with the veterans in a special area. I thought it was very nice.

 

Pink Ladies last game. It was a fun year for Mickayla. It was a good activity for her.

 

Thanks for the best 50th birthday ever! You are all wonderful! It really meant a lot to me. I really felt loved.