This is a view of the Bay from the deck of my friend Bea. She lives up on the ridge and has a great view. She gave me permission to use her photo.

Well, today is the 12th of December, and we have decided to go to Texas for Christmas this year to be with our Son and his family. Jack has not seen the Grandsons since the oldest was three and he is now 11. So its way past time. I plan on taking my beads with me to get going on my Journals. i am posting another beautiful sunrise. The clouds are strange but beautiful. The sunset this day was also extremely strange but beautiful, unfortunately I did not get out to take the photo until it had faded out too much.

Today is the First Friday opening at the Gallery. Jack and I went down yesterday afternoon and spent five hours setting up my show. Irene moved so many exhibits around in the main Gallery so we could use the pillars. She has such a good eye for displays. I have the snacks ready to take down, and I must say I am not as nervous now that we have everything set up. I was afraid I would not have enough to fill the show area, but everything worked out perfect. Now I just have to get through the opening. Silly isn't it? Now I just need to finish Dahlia's doll and I can start on my journal pages in a serious way.

I am attaching a photo of my beautiful Granddaughters in their costumes they wore for Halloween. Two peas in a pod those two.