Woo and Bet's Pictures from Max's

Willow and I went over to max's old house and took some really cool photos last night. Here are a few.

Merry Christmas to All!

Hello everyone!
Merry christmas! We had an awesome day in greeley yesterday, and are just getting ready to head home for Kansas! Love you all,
bet

New Painting

Hi guys - love those recent pics! Thanks everyone! Looks like the Colorado trip was a total sucess! Here is a picture that I finished last night - enjoy! It's called "The Journey". I'm headed to the coffee shop this morning with my sketch pad to work on a piece that I'm doing of some dogs for a guy up in Canada. I'm not totally looking forward to it - so thats why I'm going to the coffee shop! Sandy and I are driving up to Cobourg tomorrow around 1pm - so that's where we'll be if you need to call! Have fun shopping in Wichita today Mom and Willow! Wish I were there! Love you all! -K

JJ Demos Blender in Greeley CO

On December 14 and 15, Elaine and I took JJ to Greeley, Colorado so he could once again dazzle people with his Blender skills. In addition to teaching one of Bet's classes, he also did a couple of great presentations for larger groups in the library. We all think he did a great job. And, so did the Technology teacher who wants to bring him back next year. . . for pay!
Yes, we are proud of Jonathan! Mama and Papa.

Betony Teaches Art Class

And here are some pictures of Betony teaching her classes. For those of you who haven't seen Bet in action, you should know that she puts 110% forward all the time. We are all proud of you Betony! You are a great Art Teacher! Papa and Mama

Camera!

Last night at church, I discovered yet another person who has the same problem I do with my camera. And she knew how to make it work!!!! Yeah, my camera is back. All it takes is a good whack on the bottom of the camera. Some piece must be loose in the inside. So, pictures are coming soon!
Love you all,
Bet
P.S. Katie, call me, I can't get a hold of you!

House Pics for Willow

Hi Villow- here are those pics I said I would put on. The house is a mess, but you'll get the idea at least! The blue bedroom is your room! So now you have to come up! And all the bags on the sun porch are full of pellets for our stove. Love you!!!! - Katie
PS - Papa I saw the ermine again this morning out in the back yard! I was trying out our snow shoes and saw him (her?) running around on the snow at the east side of the yard! Sandy is mad that he missed it! But cool huh!

ALMOND CRUNCH!

ALMOND CRUNCH

1 ½ cups almonds roasted and chopped

Combine and cook to hard crack stage or 300 degrees on candy thermometer:
1 cup butter
1 ½ cups sugar
3 Tbsp. corn syrup
3 Tbsp. water

Add all but 1/3 cup of almonds. Spread on baking sheet lined with aluminum foil for easy removal. Cool.

Melt: 8 oz. milk or semi-sweet chocolate. Cover cooled candy with a layer of chocolate. Sprinkle with some of reserved nuts. Cool and repeat with other side if desired. When cooled break into bite sized chunks and store in a covered container.

Snow, Snow and more Snow!

Our New Red Stove!

Hi! Here's some pics of from this morning having our new stove put in! And two pics of Monday morning when the sun was coming up early and the mist was rising from the river. Love you all! -K