This year Liken put on "The First Christmas" again. This is the 3rd year they have done it. Each year has new "bookends."  Last year was a great tribute to Dennis Agle, Sr. and so meaningful to especially to our family. 

This year it involved a family who learn to give up their electronics for a few days and focus on the real meaning of Christmas.

Steven was in the play in dual roles. A soldier and an angel (typecasting!)

  Here he is on the left guarding the king.

 In this shot, the angels are singing their hearts out.

 Steven, front and center.

 After the show, a howdy smile.

A picture with the big sister.

He is Born.

THE LITTLE RED WAGON

 Remember that cute little jeep that Ken bought a few weeks ago? He had a hitch put on it so he could pull his brand new trailer. The trailer was bought as a kit and the fun began. The kids helped by painting the side boards. Pretty nice looking. Now we know someone who can help us out when we need something hauled. Thanks, Ken!

ONE THING LEADS TO ANOTHER!

Suzanne recently came into some shelving and she knew exactly what to do with it. It does sort of have a domino affect. Basically she emptied her cold storage room and moved the existing shelving around to make room for the new shelving. I think it ended up being a couple of weeks project trying to squeeze it in between doctor visits, taxi rides, attending each and every showing of "The First Christmas" in order to man the booth that sells the DVDs and CDs, plus a couple of dozen other things!

 Furniture moved to make way for bringing the things out of the cold storage room.

 The older shelves will move down the line.

 Some of the things moved out.

 That's a lot of back and forth, back and forth, back and forth, back . .. .well you get the idea.

 Storage room in progress.

 The living area now all fixed up. The door to the cold storage room is the first door (of the four) on the left.

Kitchen area all nice and neat now.

The other end of the living area. This will be her workshop station.

 Inside the room looking back. New shelves up. Entry door in on the right behind that white cabinet.

 Seasonal decoration bins.

 Ribbons for wrapping presents. So clever.

Voila! This is what started it all. Doesn't it look nice.

Basement rearranging is hard work.

THESPIAN

Last weekend I attended a show that Nathan was in. It was a "Review" type and a tribute to the people who entertained the troops in WWII.

Different students would do a song, dance or skit that someone like Bob Hope, Judy Garland, Shirley Temple, Bing Crosby, Jimmy Durante, etc., might have done. It was a delightful evening.

I was able to get a picture with "Lou Costello" after the show. He did the skit, "Who's On First" with "Bud Abbott". Great timing and a wonderful performance.

Look what these geniuses did! Those are Lego's.

WAFFLES!

On Sunday, November 30, 2014, Aria reported her mission at Sacrament Meeting. Before church started everyone was invited to a waffle breakfast at her home. That meant a busy weekend with Thursday Thanksgiving and then between Friday and Saturday taking all the Thanksgiving/Autumn decorations down and putting up the Christmas decorations. Believe me, the Agles go all out in the decorating business. 

Quite a few people came for the breakfast of waffles with a myriad of toppings, sausage, apple strudel, lots of different fruits, orange juice and milk and I hope I remembered all the fixings! 

A smorgasbord of wonderful food. 

 Some of Aria's friends and JP pointing out something to someone.

 An old high school friend.

 Dennis, Sashy, Pat and Nolan Padgett (Coppelia's parents) Steven and Sophie eating in the dining room.

 Another view

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 The stockings were hung by the chimney with care.

 Another beautiful reminder of Christmas.

 Ken telling Cathy Ainge about his new project coming up.

 Some went out in the Pagoda to eat. It was nice and cozy with the fire on.

 Coppelia with Craig and Cathy Ainge.

 Lots of visiting.

Sashy holding her friend's baby.

THE (PROVO) OFFICE

About once a month at the AffirmX office they have a company luncheon. The last was was held on the day after Aria's return. We (Aria and I) were invited to join them. 

 Here we have just finished our luncheon
 (except for the one who wanted another taste).

 Just visiting while everyone finishes eating.

 After lunch they play some sort of a game.

 Ken is getting the game set up.

 Who will be the winner???

and....... Here's an update of my new office setup.

Nice, eh?

"M A C"

(A short explanation for the dearth of blog news lately. I've been learning to use the Mac and babying my back!)

History of "The Desk"

Before we (oops) I moved in.

Unpacking

Dad's computer is now out in the hall. Mine is showing, and Dennis is unpacking the new MAC.

Look at that beautiful new MAC computer. Thanks to 

Advance Utility Design. A BIG thanks.

Getting the wires (oops) wire hooked up. The MACs are so much neater!

A picture of the wire mess from the old computers.

Here I am, getting acquainted with my new friend.  My old computer is now in the hallway waiting to see if I still need something from it. Dad's has gone the way of all "flesh".