Underwoods Are At The Alamodome

The Alamo Bowl game just started.

The Underwoods slipped into their seats at the dome in time for the 7 p.m. start.

It would be great if the Cyclones could get a win.

Meanwhile, they send a couple pics.

 

 

 

Part 3: And so it was...

Landon and I finished our crèche scene of foam-core characters.

 

And so it was,
 while Mary and Joseph were in Bethlehem,

the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.

 

"And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes,
and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn."
Luke 2:7

 

Tonight, we greet each other at our Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at church:

"Christ it born!

Christ is born indeed!"

 

We wish you a Merry Christmas

and a Happy New Year!

Part 2: Tax Time

The story continues:
Caesar Augustus sent out a decree,

that all the world should be taxed.

 A long trip to Bethlehem on a donkey...

 

"It came to pass in those days, that all the world should be taxed.
And Joseph went up from Galilee...unto the city of David, which is Bethlehem...
to be taxed with Mary his espoused wife,
being great with child."  Luke 2:1, 4-5

 

Part I: This Year's Christmas Angel

 

Landon and I are telling the Christmas story with French-inspired crèche characters.

We colored them with markers and cut them from foam core.

The setting for the Nativity is our outdoor deck

 with a backdrop of evergreen trees.

 

First, the Angel. Foretelling the coming of Jesus. Emmanuel.

"Behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto Joseph in a dream." Matthew 1:20

The Great Escape

Well, the Jerdee and Underwood men couldn't make the escape this time.
 But, they enjoyed the challenge and managed to stand up
 for TheEscape photograph.

 

Johnston Invitational

Blake got top spot in his weight class tonight.
He can't wait for the Waterloo Tournament next weekend.

 



The Valley High School Wrestling Team The whole team won this tournament.

 

Cedar Falls Regional Championship

Blake made it to third place on the podium in his 170 lb. wrestling weight class.