The Martin Family News & Notes

So I just finished taking this pic:

and had sent Nick on his way to school. I was walking back toward the front door when a bee buzzed my head near the front door. Naturally, this got my attention. My eyes locked onto him and I watched him for a moment. He landed on the cedar bush near our front door. He was kind enough to stay put for about five minutes – just long enough to grab a bunch of images. These are the best four shots I got. I guess it was his way of apologizing to me for buzzing my head……

Now it feels real…..I am officially full of BS!

We took the kids up to see the Shadrack’s Christmas display up at Smokies Park tonight. To see what one would see while driving through the display, watch this:

While there they have a small petting zoo, camel rides, and small amusement area. While everyone took turns feeding and petting the various animals there, one lama took a shine to Nicklas:

Inside the Smokies baseball park Hot Cocoa and treats were available for all as evidenced by Brenna who said thanks for sharing the funnel cake…now it’s time for a cookie!!!

But the ‘best for last’ is when Santa told Nicklas that he needed to do a better job in picking up that mess he called a bedroom:

It’s going to be a long day.