The History Project

The 8th grade History Project is a big deal around here.

Ranae worked on it for months.

She decided to build an orange tree.

I think it might have been easier to grow one.

It started out looking like this.

Then progressed to this.

And finally this!

Who knew that orange trees have such an important international history?

We'll never look at a glass of OJ the same again.

The Holly Ball

Ranae is involved in Cotillion classes this year.

She told me,"I'm surprised it's so fun."

They teach manners and ball room dancing.

The Holly Ball gave them all a chance to

Cha-Cha-Cha, in a formal dress to boot!

But without "boots".

The cowgirl garb had to stay at home:-/

More Volleyball

The team is good.

The sport is fun.

Way to go Panthers!

Nativity Time

Kevin was happy to participate in two

drive-thru nativities this year with some of our goats.

We had two different churches that

asked him to be a Shepard.

Here he is with two of our professional goat actors.

Little Dot is on the left.  Lily is on the right.

They really know how to stay in character.

It's so nice to spread the GOOD NEWS this time of year.

AND WE HAVE SEEN AND TESTIFY THAT THE FATHER HAS SENT HIS SON TO BE THE SAVIOR OF THE WORLD.

I JOHN 4:14

Winter Dance

Last night was my Book Club Christmas Party, 

this morning was Sarah's Nutcracker rehearsal,

and this afternoon was the 4-H Christmas Party.

But tonight was Ranae's middle school Winter Dance.

And nothing beats a good dance.

And nothing beats her sparkling smile:-)

Volleyball.......

.......is fun!

Christmas is Coming!

We started off the month with the girls performing

at a local mall.

Ranae sang, I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas.

(In Southwest Florida that one actually gets a chuckle.)

Ranae played Carol of the Bells.

Sarah played O' Come All Ye Faithful.

And we all went home in the Christmas spirit.