Reflecting on friendship...

Through wine, cheese...


...and cookies!

Stripping Party.

You know, I expected a lot more enthusiasm when I invited Ryan over for a "stripping party." Even though he wasn't panting at the thought of stripping (wallpaper) with me, he was a great sport.


Not that you can tell in this picture, but I really got lucky with the color. I had bought really good eco-friendly (read: less smelly and twice the cost of normal) paint for my bedroom and it wasn't the right color so I had an extra gallon that I wanted to use up.

So.

I took that color in to our local paint store and asked the owner if I could add color to it. He wasn't thrilled about the idea - and couldn't guarantee what the color would look like combined with the coloring already in the paint. I told him to go ahead, that I would deal with it if it wasn't quite right.

I got SO lucky.

Thanksgiving memories

Jason and Helen came to town - and were introduced for the first time to Carter.


The girls do crafts on Thanksgiving afternoon...

Winter wonderlands...

Giving Thanks for Friends...

Prep: how long does it take to cut up a squash in your world???


Housemates working hard!


Digging in...Rosie brought apple pie.



Practicing with the singing bowl.


Watching the COLTS victory!

Is it cheating...

....to take photos from the TV to capture a historic event????



Our new president elect...


Oprah watches with tears of joy.


McCain shows his class in a very gracious final speech.

The Colts. Unplugged.

At long last, I feel like a "true" Colts fan...I finally got to experience the full effect of being around blood that runs blue and white. I used all 80 pictures available on my camera - so feel free to ask to see them if you want a more complete experience!

Pre-dancing and pre-game....happy about our evening plans!

Blue and white, everywhere...entering the NEW Lucas Oil Stadium, which has a retractible roof and also windows that open on the North end (see picture below). The roof stayed open, allowing the beautiful night air in, but they closed the end zone windows before game time.

Peyton pauses during stretching to shake a hand. Vinaterri looks good stretching on the big screen...and played a huge role in winning the game.

Game Time!

Fans...that's Brenda in the upper right corner - the whole group surrounding us has had seats together for years and are like family. She surprised me by knowing that I was from Michigan...

The snap.

The happy game-watchers, mid-4th quarter...and after the game, with Liz Wheat - Colt Fanatic Extraordinaire....(also an Alma alum!). GO COLTS!