Us on Ice

A recent day in Little Rock with Ian and Anna was crowned with our first real ice skating experience.

 

Instigators of a game of tag that lasted for most of the session

 These two were really fast.

 

Only one person in this picture was fast.

  Ready for take off!

Good Reasons for Silence

Blessed is the man who, having nothing to say, abstains from giving in words evidence of the fact. – George Eliot

The time to stop talking is when the other person nods their head affirmatively but says nothing. – Henry S. Haskins

HT: Pastor Booth at The Feast of Booths

And a Happy New Year!

This was our Christmas card picture, but I wanted to put it up here, too.

Now I can officially start working on the 2011 Gravy Groove blog book.

Looking forward to another year of learning and growing together for the glory of God.

Laughability

Men show their character in nothing more than by what they think laughable. – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Christmas Day

Grammy and Grandad decked out these cuties, who were very excited to celebrate with . . .

these lovely ladies

and these family favorites who arrived after the Christmas day photography session

We all had a wonderful day celebrating the incarnation of our Savior.

Reputation

Our names are labels, plainly printed on the bottled essence of our past behavior. – Logan Pearsall Smith

McLeran Christmas 2011

Everyone was glad to see Uncle Jeff, Aunt Candi, and Noah on Wednesday.

The former night nurse has given up her daily Dr. Pepper for the sake of Baby #2!

Thursday morning visiting with Uncle Wally

Thursday afternoon observations with Grandma Otto and Aunt Shirley

Thursday evening silliness with Nana, Grandpa, and Aunt Brittany

Three Christmas sweeties

. . . and a Christmas smooch--no mistletoe necessary

Unfortunately, I have no pictures, but this recap would not be complete without mention of learning the Settlers of Catan game with Uncle Jeff and Aunt Candi.  Their gift has been much enjoyed if playing four times in as many days is any indication!