Gabriella and Emily from Charleston

Here are some pictures from last weekend at the Mountain. It is a beautiful and spiritual place; it makes me cry just to look at them. They are especially for Molli, who loves it there too. My iPhoto is still crashing when I try to transfer pictures from my iPhone, which is very frustrating.

Yesterday morning, I headed to the farmers market with Bonney and the Captain. We stopped first at Janna's to say hi to Mark and Francesca, who were leaving after their Thanksgiving visit. Ana was there and we met Cameron, although he didn't have a chance to say much. He seemed very nice. When we got to the farmers market, there was nothing there. Apparently, they were closed for Thanksgiving. boo-hoo.

Bonney and her family took an outing to play Frisbee golf, which I would have enjoyed. But I needed lunch and a little quiet time, so I didn't go. I took Vanessa to the drug store, because she had to get her prescriptions refilled before they closed at 1. We picked up a few groceries at Bells' rather than brave the possible game day traffic and go to Kroger. We stopped at Nancy's on the way home to return a few things we had borrowed, like a hot mat, pick up some things they had left (beer), and make sure all was tidy. Then home for lunch (still lots of leftovers and turkey). My Dad took the turkey apart and froze the bones and the last of the meat for future soup-making.

Meditation Rock

Ray enjoying the day

sunset

Ray giving a geography lesson

Ray telling jokes at Coffeeho

The boys helped me start supper, chopping onions, pepper, garlic and sauteing in olive oil. Then some of us got a Risk game going, while Bonney and Vanessa peeled shrimp and the Captain peeled tomatoes. We started on drink and snack and declared Nicky the winner of Risk. I was trying to defend Europe, which is not always the easiest option.

After supper, a long game of Dictionary, one of our favorites, and chats with Amelia and Molli for everyone.

worship service (where i announced in Joys & Concerns that Adrian got his visa)

ancient trees

from the tower