Sinter Klaas

Sinter Klaas Day is on December 5th. we gather as an Allart clan and celebrate Dutch Christmas. This year we invited our Thai friends Judy and Jensen. If you ever want Thai food you ought to go to Judy's restaurant. It is the best Thai food I have ever had.

We hear a presentation about Sinter Klaas and Swarte Pete, sing Dutch Songs, put out our shoes, and go to "sleep". It really is a time for giggles and whisperings. When the children "wake up", they find their shoes filled with goodies.

Arianna is a girl after my own heart. She was very excited about the madrin orange, but you'll notice what she decided to eat first.

Mary Jane had surgery for a torn tendon, Daniel is demonstrating is lively side, and we had a surprise visitor. All in all we had a wonderful evening.

Happy Thanksgiving

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UEA Weekend

Early Monday morning we went to Aberdeen, Idaho to pick up fresh, dirt still on, potatoes.

This is where Grandma Widdison grew up. Her father was the station master, and they lived in the railroad station. After Great Grandpa Peterson passed away, the family moved to the little stucco house on Main Street. Great Grandma & Great Grandpa Peterson are buried in the Aberdeen Cemetary.

After looking around Aberdeen, we went to Lava Hot Springs. We took a side trip and found a fantastic pizza shop with an interesting view.

Friday Evening

Good Luck?

A few days ago we went into the new house and found a woodpecker stunned on the floor. He had tried to fly through a window. We have been finding residue of a bird in the house, but hadn't seen one. Yesterday, when I was cleaning up sawdust from drilling holes in studs, I found this feather. I think it is beautiful. Is there a legend or myth about a woodpecker in your house? Is it good luck, I hope?

A Time for Reflection

The Wedding Day

Well, we can tell what was important to this Oma. I didn't take one photo of Aaron & Faith , however I have several of my precious grandchildren. This is the only picture I have of all six. Ari was not happy... I think it is like asking squirrels to line up for a photo. Here is a happier Ari.