The day started with a trip to my doctor. Had to have blood work done before my appointment next Monday. I guess the most exciting thing about that trip was that they had to poke me twice because my vein "rolled." Otherwise, I was in and out fairly quickly.
Last night I was determined to try to make Julekake, but didn't really have a recipe. So, I searched online and found something that seemed close to what we enjoyed in Wisconsin. It required an overnight rising, so this morning I got up, shaped the loaves, then baked it after my appointment at the doctor's office. It wasn't bad, but it seemed to fall short my expectations.
Since no one likes the golden raisins but me, I used Craisans. Maybe that was it! Next time, I'll used dried apricots and Craisans.
One of David's friends is a homeschooler who is part of Classical Conversations, and his mom invited Anne to bring the David and TJ along on on a CC field trip to Ashland, the Henry Clay estate in Lexington. They had a great time! One of the paintings had a number of symbols of the era. One was an anvil, but no one knew what it was except for David and TJ. So, when the guide asked if anyone knew what it was, David answered. When the guide asked the group what it was used for, David kept silent. He wanted to say "Looney Tunes Cartoons and Bugs Bunny," but decided that was probably not the answer she was looking for!
Jessie drove me to the library to volunteer today. She is applying for a job that just came open there. She also drove us home after church tonight. She's getting her driving hours in, and driving very well!
The boys both had appointments at the orthodontist. Both opted for Christmas colors but in different arrangements. Here is Davids, with the green and red alternating on each tooth.
TJ went more for all one color up top and the other color on the bottom:
David is really enjoying playing with his Grandpa Joe's electric train. He got creative today, trying to figure out how to make it go uphill.
At first, it seemed a disaster. The train kept rolling off the tracks! But, eventually, he problem solved until he realized his books stacks made the curve too high. He got it working great! We're hoping to buy more track soon so we can make a longer trail in the room!
Another exciting moment for David came when his new bow arrived!!! We hope to start lessons very soon!
Love,
Tim
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