"Christmas is coming, the goose is getting fat. Please put a penny in the old man's hat." Those lyrics are from a song the Northern Lights Chorus sings this time of year. I don't know about a goose, but several of us put on a little weight at Thanksgiving (below) and we're looking forward to Christmas.

Jenna Heinle opens birthday gifts after the big Turkey Feed.

Firemann and Pam put up garland on the front patio.

Someone had to "work" the camera

Meanwhile, back in the kitchen, Meredith cuts cookie dough

Meredith and friend Jackie decorate cookies for a project in English class [something to do with Moby Dick--don't ask me how sweets relate to whales].

Across town, Reed and Firemann were preparing for the holidays in another way.  For photos, click next.

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