December 2009

Dec. 1, 2009 - Sandy Point State Reservation, Plum Island, Massachusetts.<br />Our toppled tree. Dec. 1, 2009 - Sandy Point State Reservation, Plum Island, Massachusetts.<br />The next toppled tree? Dec. 1, 2009 - Sandy Point State Reservation, Plum Island, Massachusetts. Dec. 1, 2009 - Sandy Point State Reservation, Plum Island, Massachusetts. Dec. 4, 2009 - Boston, Massachusetts.<br />Joyce's drawing on the wall at Carroll and Sons Gallery at SOWA. Dec. 6, 2009 - Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />First snow of the season that accumulated (about a couple of inches). Dec. 6, 2009 - Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />First snow of the season that accumulated (about a couple of inches).<br />Joyce's sculpture "Kinetic Forces Uplifted". Dec. 6, 2009 - Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />First snow of the season that accumulated (about a couple of inches).<br />Looking down Woodland Street toward Rt. 110. Dec. 6, 2009 - Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />First snow of the season that accumulated (about a couple of inches). Dec. 6, 2009 - Santa Parade in Merrimac, Massachusetts. Dec. 6, 2009 - Santa Parade in Merrimac, Massachusetts. Dec. 6, 2009 - Santa Parade in Merrimac, Massachusetts. Dec. 6, 2009 - Santa Parade in Merrimac, Massachusetts. Dec. 6, 2009 - Santa Parade in Merrimac, Massachusetts. Dec. 6, 2009 - Santa Parade in Merrimac, Massachusetts. Dec. 6, 2009 - Santa Parade in Merrimac, Massachusetts. Dec. 6, 2009 - Santa Parade in Merrimac, Massachusetts. Dec. 6, 2009 - Santa Parade in Merrimac, Massachusetts. Dec. 6, 2009 - Santa Parade in Merrimac, Massachusetts. Dec. 6, 2009 - Santa Parade in Merrimac, Massachusetts. Dec. 6, 2009 - Santa Parade in Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />Kyle Messier and Emily Teague, King and Queen of the Parade. Dec. 6, 2009 - Santa Parade in Merrimac, Massachusetts. Dec. 6, 2009 - Santa Parade in Merrimac, Massachusetts. Dec. 6, 2009 - Santa Parade in Merrimac, Massachusetts. Dec. 6, 2009 - Santa Parade in Merrimac, Massachusetts. Dec. 6, 2009 - Santa Parade in Merrimac, Massachusetts. Dec. 6, 2009 - Santa Parade in Merrimac, Massachusetts. Dec. 6, 2009 - Santa Parade in Merrimac, Massachusetts. Dec. 6, 2009 - Santa Parade in Merrimac, Massachusetts. Dec. 6, 2009 - Santa Parade in Merrimac, Massachusetts. Dec. 6, 2009 - Santa Parade in Merrimac, Massachusetts. Dec. 6, 2009 - Santa Parade in Merrimac, Massachusetts. Dec. 6, 2009 - Santa Parade in Merrimac, Massachusetts. Dec. 6, 2009 - Santa Parade in Merrimac, Massachusetts. Dec. 8, 2009 - Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, Plum Island, Massachusetts.<br />Red tailed hawk. Dec. 13, 2009 - At Ana's in Malden, Massachusetts.<br />An early Columbian 'Nochebuena' feast.<br />Ana. Dec. 13, 2009 - At Ana's in Malden, Massachusetts.<br />An early Columbian 'Nochebuena' feast.<br />Marie and Paul. Dec. 19, 2009 - At Ron and Kathie's in Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />Kathie's birthday celebration.<br />Kathie. Dec. 19, 2009 - At Ron and Kathie's in Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />Kathie's birthday celebration.<br />Dick and his wife Cammie with Ron. Dec. 19, 2009 - At Ron and Kathie's in Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />Kathie's birthday celebration.<br />Kathie. Dec. 19, 2009 - At Ron and Kathie's in Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />Kathie's birthday celebration.<br />Ron. Dec. 19, 2009 - At Ron and Kathie's in Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />Kathie's birthday celebration.<br />Skyler. Dec. 22, 2009 - Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />Flowering cactus. Dec. 22, 2009 - Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />Christmas tree, before decorations. Dec. 23, 2009 - Christmas tree decorating party in Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />Nancy, Joyce, Marie, Ray, and Deb all busy stringing popcorn and cranberries. Dec. 23, 2009 - Christmas tree decorating party in Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />Ray, Deb, Miranda, Holly, Joyce, Bonnie, and Nancy stringing popcorn and cranberries.<br />It looks like Joyce just told a funny story that amazed some and made other laugh. Dec. 23, 2009 - Christmas tree decorating party in Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />Bonnie, Matthew, Miranda, Melody and Sati, who just arrived from California, and Nancy<br />at dinner. Dec. 23, 2009 - Christmas tree decorating party in Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />The other end of the table: Nancy, Deb, Ray, Marie, Joyce, Egils, and Bonnie<br />enjoying the chicken Marbella that Joyce prepared (at Sati's request). Dec. 23, 2009 - Christmas tree decorating party in Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />Bonnie, Matthew, Miranda, and Melody. Dec. 23, 2009 - Christmas tree decorating party in Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />Melody unwrapping a decoration for Matthew to hang while Miranda is off to hang hers. Dec. 23, 2009 - Christmas tree decorating party in Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />Egils cought in the act (by my friend John)<br />while Matthew, Marie, and Miranda decorate the tree. Dec. 23, 2009 - Christmas tree decorating party in Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />Matthew placing a decoration on the tree. Dec. 23, 2009 - Christmas tree decorating party in Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />Ray, Bonnie, and John in the kitchen. Dec. 23, 2009 - Christmas tree decorating party in Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />Matthew watching Miranda hang a decoration. Dec. 24, 2009 - Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />The morning after the night before.<br />Melody and Sati being entertained by Matthew. Dec. 24, 2009 - Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />The morning after the night before.<br />Matthew. Dec. 24, 2009 - Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />The morning after the night before.<br />Matthew has a passion for trains. Dec. 24, 2009 - Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />The morning after the night before.<br />Miranda and Joyce playing a board game by Miranda's rules. Dec. 24, 2009 - Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />Matthew bundled up in Joyce's hat and her Melmo mittens. Dec. 24, 2009 - Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />A strange bush in the neighborhood. Dec. 25, 2009 - Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />Joyce preparing the goose. Dec. 25, 2009 - Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />Paul, Norma, Marie, Joyce, Miranda, Holly, and Carl enjoying the goose and everything else. Dec. 25, 2009 - Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />The other end of the table: Holly, Carl, Matthew, Melody, Sati, and Paul. Dec. 25, 2009 - At Tom and Kim's in South Hampton, New Hampshire.<br />Colin and his sister Priscilla. Dec. 25, 2009 - At Tom and Kim's in South Hampton, New Hampshire.<br />Michael, Hannah, and Arianna. Dec. 25, 2009 - At Tom and Kim's in South Hampton, New Hampshire.<br />Tom and Colin. Dec. 25, 2009 - At Tom and Kim's in South Hampton, New Hampshire.<br />Priscilla, her sister Laura, and Michael. Dec. 25, 2009 - At Tom and Kim's in South Hampton, New Hampshire.<br />Marissa. Dec. 26, 2009 - At Pizzeria Uno in Bellingham, Massachusetts.<br />Miranda's birthday party.<br />Miranda and friends being given the tour in the kitchen. Dec. 26, 2009 - At Pizzeria Uno in Bellingham, Massachusetts.<br />Miranda's birthday party.<br />Miranda about to chomp down on her pizza. Dec. 26, 2009 - At Pizzeria Uno in Bellingham, Massachusetts.<br />Miranda's birthday party.<br />Miranda with birthday cake. Dec. 26, 2009 - At Pizzeria Uno in Bellingham, Massachusetts.<br />Miranda's birthday party.<br />Miranda opening presents. Dec. 26, 2009 - At Carl and Holly's in Mendon, Massachusetts.<br />Matthew with Melody and Sati in back. Dec. 26, 2009 - At Carl and Holly's in Mendon, Massachusetts.<br />Matthew just crawled up to Melody and went to sleep. Dec. 28, 2009 - Tuckerman Ravine Trail, Pinkham Notch, New Hampshire.<br />Downstream view of Cutler River from bridge near start of trail. Dec. 28, 2009 - Tuckerman Ravine Trail, Pinkham Notch, New Hampshire.<br />Sati, Melody, and Joyce on bridge over Cutler River near start of the trail. Dec. 28, 2009 - Tuckerman Ravine Trail, Pinkham Notch, New Hampshire.<br />Crystal Falls. Dec. 28, 2009 - Tuckerman Ravine Trail, Pinkham Notch, New Hampshire.<br />Joyce and Egils (standing in a depression?). Dec. 30, 2009 - Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />Matthew. Dec. 31, 2009 - North end of Plum Island, Massachusetts.<br />North jetty at the mouth of the Merrimac River barely above water at high tide.