These were what we had to work with on Christmas Eve for Luke 2. It was a smashing rendition, I assure you. Savanna was in bed already and I, for the first time in I don't know how many years, backed out of the role I normally play, the beloved donkey. I claimed camera duty. Someone had to (Derek tried his darnedest).

This was the reindeer run clan minus Bradley. What we do is run on the farm road behind our house to the canal and back on Christmas Eve, right before settling down for a long winter's nap. Because you can't see, I will tell you what I am wearing. Coveralls. Brad's old coveralls from high school. There will be those select few of you out there that remember and appreciate those. They did not smell good. I did not come in last and Derek stayed back with me the whole time. It was a lovely moonless evening jog.

Um, someone tell me what she is doing with scissors this close to my head. This can't be safe.

And wha-la.........a beautiful bob! Thanks Aunt Dani!

Day-after doubts. What have I done?







Just kidding, it really turned out great. I wish my hair were so easy to do.

We're in trouble, right?

So, here is Savanna's birthday cake. I can only do the Christmas theme for a few years before she hates it, so I am taking advantage.

On your mark, get set.........

These are my beloved toys, my baby and my cellie.