The Passing of the Seasons

It was only a couple of weeks ago that I took this photo of a dogwood in its full fall colors, and now it stands leafless. Fall has passed and winter is moving in with bare branches, frosty mornings, and thoughts of Christmas.

Our November was full of activity, ending with having grandchildren Noah and Marin visit us for the days before Thanksgiving.

Mike and I were the ultimate grandparents for those few days, as the kids baked cookies...

made Christmas ornaments...

rode Little Bit...

gave the swing a workout...

and slowed down every once in awhile for some loving.

Then we were off to the coast for a gathering of our kids and their families. Our oldest granddaughter, Kelly, drove over for one overnight. It's great to have all five grandchildren in one space.

Kelly at a lighthouse

Kelly and Marin baking

Angelica and Noah engrossed in an electronic game

So what comes after turkey day? Well, yesterday, I officially moved into the Christmas season and decorated our front doorway.