Simple Vessels: 2005

Friday, December 30, 2005

Christmas Gliders!

Every Christmas we awaken to find balsa wood gliders in our Christmas stockings, and this year was no exception. We spent a little time yesterday flying them in the cul-de-sac. First, we put them together...

Dad and Joel attached the rubber band propellers...

Maiden voyage...

Go mom!

Kari fuels up her plane with turns on the rubber band propeller, while Kristi and Joel evaluate their flights.

One, two, ...

Ready for a dogfight...

All good things must come to an end!

Thursday, December 29, 2005

Beautiful Santa Barbara

Joel and I spent Christmas in Santa Barbara with my family. On Monday, we went for a walk with my folks along the beautiful breakwater. . . the waves were perfect and the surfers were happy. I even ran into some old friends. It was a lovely way to spend the afternoon!

Yeah...it was a little bright!

Mary and Louis worked with my youth group in high school. I love these guys, and it was a treat to run into them.

We liked watching the surfers catch the huge waves!

The boys enjoyed a little cigar in the backyard at the end of the day.

Saturday, December 24, 2005

Christmas Eve

Before Christmas Eve service, Joel and I went to dinner with mom, dad, Kari and Toby at the Beachside. There was a gorgeous sunset!

You can't beat the view at the Beachside!

It was great to spend time with Kari and Toby!

Friday, December 23, 2005

Joel and I headed up to Santa Barbara a few days early to spend time with mom and dad. On Thursday we met dad at the courthouse and headed off for lunch. I love the beautiful spiral staircase; this was where Joel and I met for pictures on the day of our wedding!