Chicago Marriot Gingerbread Castle

So I have spent the past few days in Chicago for thier graduate and faculty ministries "Following Christ" conference, which has ben a great time (if your lucky I will have the energy later to write a summary of what I foun mot interesting at the conference). There was this 1000 lb gingerbread castle in the hotel lobby.

Lucey's Christmas

Here are a Couple of Photos of the Huffman's Cat Lucey. Merry Christmas!

Doing the Ducks

No description of my (Rachel's) life would be complete without frequent mention of the ducks. Every morning and night for the last thirteen and a half years (with a few pauses due to illness, vacation, or moves to White Rock), I have taken care of them, giving them food and water, letting them out in the morning and putting them up at night. Somewhere a few months ago, I estimated my total number of duck-doing expeditions to be around 10,000 (math nerds can correct that if need be). Now, home in Colorado Springs from White Rock, I have the immense privilege of caring for my last remaining duck, the beautiful, lively Mitt, who doesn't like eating, does like drinking her water, and has yet to molt this season. Here, for your viewing privilege, is a step-by-step presentation of putting the little Mitten to bed.

Getting Warm Water


The One, The Only: Mitt


Rachel and Mitt Share a Tender Moment


All Put up and Safe for the Night


Feathers!

Ducks on the Bay

Rachel has mentioned in previous posts that one of our perpetual activities is walking out on the peer, where we get to enjoy the overwintering ducks. Here are some feeble attempts at wildlife photography using my elementary camera/binoculars set up.

Some White Winged Scoters


Some Long Tailed Ducks using binoculars as a telephoto lense


White Winged Scoters Surfacing