Easter eggs already?

These items were on the shelf of my local supermarket last Thursday, Dec. 23. They're already preparing for Easter?

Christmas at Church

The church's Bible was surrounded by poinsettias and red candles on Christmas morning.

More Christmas Eve

Here's two views of the interior of Wayfarers Chapel on Christmas Eve.

Merry Christmas, 2009!

We attended the candlelight service at Wayfarers Chapel even though we're not members there. The service is a simple one of scripture reading, prayer, and carols. It always concludes with the congregation singing "Silent Night, Holy Night" to candlelight. The glass ceiling reflects the lights and blends with the night sky.

Southern California "Snowman"

It's been cold here the last few days, but not cold enough for snow. Here's a "snowman" made out of what we call "tumbleweeds," because they roll around on windy days. I used to see a lot of them when I was a girl, but I guess most of them have been eradicated with fewer vacant lots around. The eyes are made out of pine cones (from the tree in the background) that were sprayed black. The snowman was painted white. Normally, tumbleweeds are beige.

Merry Christmas!

Santa Claus Came to RPV

Santa Claus, accompanied by several L.A. County Sheriff vehicles, came to our street last night.

Christmas via the Internet

We got to watch our family members in Hong Kong open their Christmas presents from us via the Internet (Skype). It was a lot of fun. They're going to in the Philippines on Christmas so we started their celebration early.

Foggy Evening

Child's View of the Christmas Story

This is the way a six-year friend arranged my Playmobil nativity set-- everyone is all centered around the Baby Jesus figure. He was concerned that there wasn't a blanket for Jesus. So I had to find some cloth for him to use.

Merry Christmas, 2008!

"The angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. ... Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peach to men on whom his favor rests." Luke 2: 9, 10, 14 These angels on a neighbors house remind us of whom you remember at Christmas.

May Christmas bring you peace and joy.

Christmas Window at the Library

Our library shop is ready for Christmas. The Friends of the PV Library are a very important asset for our library. They have monthly used book sales as well as having this shop. The library is open on Sundays primarily because of their fundraising.

Christmas Decorations

One of the many street decorations in our area.