Christmas at the parsonage

My first Christmas since moving to Montana this year was a delightful one. In addition to the nice gifts from Belinda and Charles, we had a wonderful meal, courtesy of the the Christmas Day potluck hosted by the Corvallis UMC.

A Festive weekend

The annual UMW Christmas party

Visiting the Corvallis UMC bazaar

 The activities never seem to slow down here in Stevensville! Yesteday was the annual Christmas party hosted by the Stevensville UMC United Methodist Women, so much fun! And then today we visited the last of the holiday bazaars for the season, this one at the Corvallis UMC (just south of Stevensville).

Yet another bazaar!

Today we ventured out to take in another bazaar, this one in Florence which is just north of Stevensville.

First Friday in December

Taking in the sights at Rooster Merchantile

Warming up at River's Mist Artist Co-op

It's cold on Main Street!

Each month, on First Friday, Stevensville's Main Street comes alive with special entertainment, foods, and bargains. Tonight, the lights placed above the street were turned on and though it was bitter cold there were still a lot of people out and about.

Wrapping up in Stevensville

Belinda and I were busy today, wrapping up gifts to place in shoe boxes which will then be taken to the Blackfeet Reservation here in Montana.

Thanksgiving Day

More holiday bazaars

Taking a moment at the Hamilton bazaar

Taking in Victor bazaar

 Holiday bazaars are a treat and here in the Bitterroot Valley we took in two of these events today: one in Hamilton at the fairgrounds and the other in Victor at its school.