17th Annual Westfork Literary Society - December 26th

Mikker's out for a ride in the sled.

Getting pulled by Mommy.

Mikko and Lucia - Shack Babies at heart.


Another crew on the Dray Ride, a Literary Society Tradition, no matter the weather.

All the Peterson Grandkids.

David helped himself to a plate of cookies.

Sheryl holds the rosy cheeked babies that were down to their onsies by the end of the night as the cabin got so warm.

Dick and Dad

Allen and Shirley

Thank goodness we have the new addition on the Shack so everyone can fit! Our families are sure growing.

The kids hanging out in the bunkbed during the "Meeting".

The kids sang Rudolph, led by Emma!

Nissa reads the traditional opening poem "The Cremation of Sam McGee". She has never missed a Literary meeting yet and has been reading it since she was 13 years old.

Damon reads his piece.

Brady read his original work on how things haven't changed at all since they have had a baby. Friday nights they are still fumbling bottles and Saturday night they still wake up in a daze!

Grandma Marlene wrote about the Elf ornament she has put on the tree the past 50 years. It was a gift from one of her students. Carrie and I always hated putting it on the tree when we were growing up because we thought it was so ugly. We'd always place it at the bottom back of the tree. She always felt bad for it that we hated it so much. We love it now : )

Dad reads about "Change". Of course he got teary eyed at the end.

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We had the 17th Annual Westfork Literary Society on Saturday. All the members braved the snowy roads to meet once again, at the little log cabin in the woods to read their poems, stories, and various writings. Every year I am so amazed at the things people come up with, I keep thinking people will run out of ideas. We all laugh and cry at the original writings. Of course there is also the traditonal Tom and Jerry drinks, dray rides, sledding, food and "just a few" beverages! It is truly a unique event for all the "Westfork" members, something we anticipate all year long! This year there about 35 people there.