Chess aka Chest

Cooper and Katie are taking chess lessons after school on Wednesdays.

Cooper has played for years. Katie is just learning. (And she calls it "chest.")

Yesterday she beat a fourth-grader, who is also a beginner. Nevertheless, Katie is impressed that she, a kindergartener, could beat someone as old as her brother.

After she told me about winning, Cooper gently scolded her. "You shouldn't really brag about that."

After church today

Photos from the Steve Damm Spot at church this morning

Little Red Charlie, Dec. 14

LRC was hidden most of the day. We didn't discover him in the dining room until late in the afternoon.

Little Red Charlie, Dec. 13

We were surprised to come home from the White Rock Marathon to find Little Red stuck in the kitchen cabinets. Maybe he'll have some menu ideas to share.

Little Red Charlie, Dec. 12

Little Red was caught hanging around the family room today, attached to the lamp near the staircase.

Little Red Charlie, Dec. 11

LRC found a new room today -- the master bedroom. We weren't home today, so he didn't see or hear much. Maybe he was due for a rest.

Little Red Charlie, Dec. 10

Little Red Charlie seems out place today, hanging out so close to the Nativity. But he has a good view of the kitchen, where we spend a lot of time.

Little Red Charlie, Dec. 9

Little Red is catching a ride with Steve's favorite chicken, the Chicken on Wheels.

Little Red Charlie, Dec. 8

Our elf blends in with the dining room wall today! He's surrounded by love -- a family photo and a Nativity set.

Little Red Charlie, Dec. 7

Little Red is keeping watch from under the Christmas tree. He can also see who comes and goes through the front door.