A visit to our family cemetery~Olivet in Morse Township

 Grandpa and Grandma Reed's Headstone. I believe the rose depicts my aunt Rose Reed Sherman who is also buried there.

 The trees, blue sky and the snow were so beautiful!

 Sandi loved this tree, she thought it would make a great painting.

 This silhouette of a soldier bowing down to pay respect to the military part of the cemetery. Our Uncle Orval Reed is buried in this section, he died in WWII.

 Note how big this tree is, almost like this tree is watching over our loved ones.

Our dear Mama was buried here but we know she is not here she is in heaven waiting for us.

For some, cemeteries are uncomfortable, for me I find comfort as it makes me feel close to those who have gone on before us,~Susan

Hotel Christmas

 Sue Sue, Grandpa Great and Preston! Sweet picture!

 My Brother John and his wife Linda.

 My Sister Cindy and her hubby Clarence.

 My Brother Jeff and Wife Tammy. Watching that Vikings vs Packers game!

 Sisters~Susan, Cindy and Sandi

 My Brother Jason and his wife Carol, children Jared and Hannah.

 My Nephew Jonathan and wife Jessica with Kaden, Hunter and cutie pie Hailey!

 My niece by marriage Mandy and her children Preston and Peyton. Robert was working.

 Great Nieces Taylor and Maddi.

 Ami and her son Trenten. Her hubby Paul was working.

 Grandpa Clarence and Grandma Cindy had the children for a few days~Alex, Ashley, Colin and Charlie!

Tammy read a children's story to the little ones about the real meaning of Christmas.

Some of the family was missing due to illness or work commitments, even tho we missed the ones who were not there this year, it was very enjoyable. I think the children like the swimming best and I think the ones that swam will sleep well tonight! Thanks everyone for the yummy Christmas dinner!

Making of the bird suet at Dad's

A good time was had by all!!

Two days in Deer River~~

 Above 2 photos are Clarence and Cindy's field. So pretty......

 The road leaving CJ and Cindy's yard, the praying trees......

 White Oak Lake in Zemple......

 Sunset at White Oak.....

 Charlie, Ashley and Colin......

 Taylor and Maddie spent the night with Sandi and I last night~

 Grandpa Great with Charlie, Colin and Ashley

Dad age 84.....
It has been a fun couple days with the family.

Christmas Morning 2012

I worked nights over Christmas and just had to drive to Canal Park on Christmas morning before going home. It was -2 and so cold, but I was so thrilled to be at Canal Park all by myself to say "Happy Birthday to Jesus!"

Vintage postcards of Christmas or winter..

These are some of my favorite vintage prints.

Christmas Dinner with "The Girls"

 We love getting together for Christmas and each other's birthdays. We used to call our group "The Old Maids of the East and West" but now we all live west of the city and 2 are married, so we refer to ourselves as "The Girls!!!"

 Evelyn, Toni and Susan~~

 Elaine and Toni sitting. Susan, Dianne and Evelyn standing behind them~~~

 Dianne~~

 Toni~~~

 Elaine~~

 Evelyn~~~

and Susan~~ a good time was had by all, the snow and ice did not keep anyone away. The 36 degree temps lasted all evening. Evelyn took a slow time going home over the hill because of the fog, but all were safe. We are grateful for our friendships all these years!! Merry Christmas Dear Friends! Love all the gifts from you!!