"The purchase of this Poinsettia through the South Bend Symphony Orchestra League is contributing to the Educational Programs provided by the SBSOL to the children of our community"

A sweet gift from Harriet. The largest Poinsettia I ever recieved. ThanK you Harriet. Merry Christmas!! your so on
the ball!

Tom and I went shopping for Tom yesterday. He will be so handsome Saturday night for the Renaissance Auction. I on the other hand purchased royal blue mascara to go with my dress that was made for me for Ron and Corrine's wedding. I think it back in style..... ? But at least it fits again, that is enough motivation for me not to purchase anything and go cheaply.

Thanksgiving weekend was a nice long four day holiday for us. plenty of time in our PJ's for days and movies about love and christmas.

Meeting with our family uneventful. conversation was limited to anything but the pregnancy. Any indication of it and the subject was changed or newspaper ads were raised. That's the Brethren way!
I'm sure you didn't like that last comment Annie.

Life has been very good for this family. Just a little busy this week. Ron and Corrine are moving back to town after their one year sabatical. Welcome back my friend.

~Be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind. Talk health, happiness, and prosperity to every person you meet. Make all your friends feel there is something in them. Look at the sunny side of everything. Think only of the best, work only for the best, and expect only the best. Be as enthusiastic about the success of others as you are about your won. Forget the mistakes of the past and press on to the greater achievements of the future. Give everyone a smile. Spend so much time improving yourself that you have no time left to criticize others. Be too big for worry and too noble for anger.--Christian D. Larsen