Today is warmish (49 degrees!) and sunny and most Nebraskans I’ve seen are not even wearing their coats today. I, however, am still clad in my winter coat and knit hat because I’m a wimp.
Livia and Papa headed out the back door and onto the frozen lake. A fisherman said the ice was five inches thick—and that was when I decided to relax a little. With the sun shining overhead, Livia took off her boots and put on a pair of slippers in hopes of adequate sliddage on the ice. Apparently, we now are in the market for a size 1 pair of ice skates.
Good Monday morning! Christmas 2010 is so two days ago and it’s time to look forward to 2011. Sure, all the Christmas decorations are still up and the dining room table is covered with presents waiting to be put away, but it’s Monday. Back to life, back reality. Back to routine. I love routine.
So, the December Photo Project. How did you all fare? I both loved and didn’t love having to take a photo every day for 25 days. Folks who step up to the 365 project floor me! But, after the DPP is over, I admit I really enjoyed the challenge. And, what’s more, I am grateful for the memories of December 2010.
The participants of the December Photo Project make an awesome crowd of peers. Thanks to everyone who joined me in documenting the month! From the get-go I’ve been impressed by your blogs—and I imagine I’ll have enough reading material and photographic eye candy to last me until next year’s DPP.
Until then—December 2011, that is—keep shooting, keep blogging, and don’t be a stranger. Happy 2011 a few days in advance!
From Isaiah 9:
2 The people walking in darkness
have seen a great light;
on those living in the land of deep darkness
a light has dawned.
3 You have enlarged the nation
and increased their joy;
they rejoice before you
as people rejoice at the harvest,
as warriors rejoice
when dividing the plunder.
4 For as in the day of Midian’s defeat,
you have shattered
the yoke that burdens them,
the bar across their shoulders,
the rod of their oppressor.
5 Every warrior’s boot used in battle
and every garment rolled in blood
will be destined for burning,
will be fuel for the fire.
6 For to us a child is born,
to us a son is given,
and the government will be on his shoulders.
And he will be called
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
7 Of the greatness of his government and peace
there will be no end.
He will reign on David’s throne
and over his kingdom,
establishing and upholding it
with justice and righteousness
from that time on and forever.
The zeal of the LORD Almighty
will accomplish this.
And then we did a little singing, Easy Bake Oven style:
Happy birthday to you,
Happy birthday to you,
Happy birthday, dear Jesus,
Happy birthday to you.
It starts out with, “We need a light bulb, some bath wash and a jar of Tums.” Then, before you know it, you’ve picked out a little somethin’-somethin’ for those late night cravings and a billion rolls of toilet paper so you won’t run out on Christmas Day.
