My Gingerbread Lighthouse

I decided to do a gingerbread house for the Mormon Trail Center this year. The theme is Christmas Around the World. At first, I was going to do some little houses but that didn't work out. I then came up with the idea to do a lighthouse. I have decorated a little house before but the gingerbread was already made and in the shape of a house. This time I made the gingerbread. Quite the experience. Rick told me after I had the walls up of the lighthouse (no frosting on it yet) that it looked like the Tower of Babel. I was a little concerned but I must say it didn't turn out too bad.

A Military Flashback!

A couple of days ago, Rick had made the bed and I was giving him a bad time about not standing the pillows more upright. Well, I walked out of the room and when I walked back in Rick says, "They're standing at attention!" I looked over and this is what I saw........

It made me smile all day thinking about the pillows at attention!!! I just love my hubby's sense of humor.

Fall Colors

Looking out across the street from our house.

It is great to see the changing of colors. Sometimes winter hits before the leaves can change their color. Nebraska is seeing alot of color this fall. (I don't think the blog does justice to the color, though). The colors are really vivid.

Nebraska City

Nebraska City Lied Lodge Walk

Happy Birthday, Katie!

Today is Katie, our daughter-in-laws, birthday. Her and Matthew have been married for five years. We were so thrilled for them that they had two little boys this year. Katie is a great daughter-in-law and a wonderful wife to our son. She is becoming such a great mom. I know her boys will love her very much. We want to wish you Happy Birthday from Rick and Ranae.

We love you!