A Work in Progress

Kaleb, Victoria and I are painting a nativity of peg dolls this past week.

We aren't quite finished yet. We are looking for a wooden box for them to be in that we are planning on painting the inside like the stable in Bethlehem.

We are also in need of more animals, a manger and they all need to be sprayed with sealer, which will need to be much warmer outside to do that.

We researched various options for their clothing.

 Kaleb was inspired by Raiders of the Lost Ark for a shepherds attire. 

I am impressed how the kids drawing and painting skills have improved over the years.

They added highlights and shading in all the right spots.

A perfect project for Christmas.

I am so thankful that we have Jesus nestled in our hearts.

I can't imagine not having that relationship with our Messiah,

Wonderful Counselor, Prince of Peace,

the King of Kings.

Look Mom!

I remember the days when Victoria would bring me a rock or a fistful of 

dandelions when she was just a little thing.

 And now at 13, she is still bringing me things.

 Except now I can say....you are NOT bringing that in the house!

Gotta Love Carhart

This is how Jared dresses when it is 11 degrees outside.

It just amazes me how this guy will work in freezing temperatures building houses in the winter.

It cracks me up that when it is in the 40's....it's considered warm.

Who knew that this desert rat would weather the cold like he does.

Where is Chloe?

I didn't see Chloe until I saw these little legs sticking out from under the hay feeder.

All the goats have loved to stand up inside the hay feeder, even Lizzy did it when she was a baby.

Jasper loved Snow!

 There are a few things that Jasper absolutely loves.......

Cats,

Goats,

and

SNOW!

Pals

Jasper is fascinated by the cats, but Thunder is really the only one who will put up with him herding her around the house or sticking his face in hers.

Jasper truly loves them.

And Thunder is tolerant....until I saw her sit next to him at the window.

Now I think she finds a friend in him as well.

Sibling Rivalry

I caught Lightening trying to curl up on a washcloth that was sitting on the bench in the kitchen so I brought in their basket from the garage that has a little kid sleeping bag in it.
He instantly curled up in it and spent the day in it.

Oh the life of a cat....

All went well until Thunder wanted in.

They don't always act like they love each other.

Well....now we have two baskets on the bench in the kitchen.

Hmmm.....I wonder why?