Winter Carriers on....

Winter is still killing us here in Indiana. This week we had temperatures between 0C and -15C. We had a few inches of snow over a couple of days. I took these photos... note the intricate design of the snowflake (on Big Black's head)- each one is different. If I have to be out in a snow fall, I love to look at the snow flakes as they land on my black coat and study each one - one of the wonders of nature.

Joel the Organist

Joel playing the 36 stop, 46 rank organ at The Episcopal Church of All Saints, Indianapolis.

Arts at All Saints

Sunday afternoon the boys and I went to a concert at a beautiful cathedral in downtown Indy. All Saints Episcopal Church has a concert series with local artists performing. The Kevin Kouts Quartet (the 4th in the quartet didn't make it into this picture - but he is a sax and vibe player) played some of their original music - Kevin is on the drums.

Bonus for Joel - the music director at the church is one of Joel's pipe organ contacts (works at the organ shop where Todd and Joel have been collecting organ parts for the pipe organ being constructed in Todd's basement). Joel got to play the organ after the concert. Eli enjoyed all the music. It was a great day.

Joel's first tax return

Joel filed his first tax return! He received his refund check from the state - a whopping $6.00.