Sunday evening this hot air balloon floated over our house. Brad was the first to see it and called the rest of us outside. We enjoyed exchanging waves with the passengers. One day, I'd like to take an untethered ride in one. *sigh*

For Christmas Mom and Dad Shively gave us Home Depot gift cards. They also gave us some of their plants that they had divided in the fall. Thanks to them for helping us improve our landscaping! The pictures of our progress are below...

Our planting projects

Front of house
Under the sunroom window
Along the garage

Northeast corner

I love this man!

Hannah...my sweet daughter.

Luke's life has "porpoise"...