"...the stars are brightly shining..."

in the last 12 days, I dug these things...

mexican dinner with all those US-2s
Candler Fall Social -- rice krispy bars, cider, and funny singers
another missionary dinner
Flying Biscuit brunch with Barbara and some Candler NY ladies
Lessons and Carols -- my 5 talented students! so cute!
late night Krispy Kreme
Wesley Christmas party -- gingerbread houses, the chain of our hopes and dreams, funny presents, good food...
Williamsburg holiday dinner -- Ray & Carl, holiday sweaters, a doorprize, and delicious gravy
hilarious Cracker Barrell lunch with the girls -- eavesdropping, an excited waitress, Twas the Night Before Christmas in Georgia, gifts, ornaments, rocking chairs, and lots and lots of laughter
Craiggers Day Celebrations and decorations
Flying Biscuit brunch with Rel. Lifers
running
being there when tears are about to fall
the peace of creativity
finally finishing that nonprofit project!
Midnight Pancake Breakfast -- I made hundreds of pancakes.
spending time with friends, old and new
White Stripes loud in the car
POT ROAST
Christmas tablecloth
cold, brisk, invigorating walk
rapidly approaching the end of this term
Christmas music
our pretty tree, complete with Cracker Barrell ornament