This video reinforces some of the paradigms that I have had for the last 5 years.  Separating from the world and it's martian philosophies is hard work.

One year in 40 seconds from Eirik Solheim on Vimeo.

WHERE DID 2008 GO, MAYBE MORE IMPORTANTLY HOW WILL I MAKE 2009 BETTER.  HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE.

One of the favorite Christmas gifts for this year is the face paint the above is some of Matt's art work. 

Christmas at our house.  What a mess.

CHRISTMAS AT MY PARENTS HOUSE.  THIS IS THE ONLY PLACE ON OUR FAMILY'S CHRISTMAS TOUR THAT HAS STOCKINGS WITH PRESENTS. THE KIDS HAD  A GREAT TIME. WE SPENT MOST OF THE DAY PLAYING GAMES WITH COUSINS.

DAD IS A MASTER AT DECORATING.  HERE IS THE VICTORIAN HE DECORATED THIS YEAR.

Liberty enjoying Christmas cookies.

The Heritage Home School group had their Christmas program last night.  Most seemed to think it was a stunning success.  Dad was the director and they have been practicing for several months now. Personally, I was helping take out an appendix, but I hope to see the video.  Maybe I can share that with you too.

The home school group also had a Christmas activity day.  The annual event has been to make gingerbread houses, however, I think it is just a creative way for my children to collect Christmas candy.

Last week when Liberty got off the school bus, it was snowing and she caught a flake on her finger for a moment

Cousins Wyatt and Dakota stopped by for a quick visit on their way to visit friends in Wichita.

It's coooollllddddd.  You definitely need someone to snuggle with.

The following entries are some reading projects that Corey has been working on with his aunt Erin. You'll have to turn off the audio player at the bottom of the page so you can hear.