Marshall Myers, 5, of Washington, enjoys his lunch in the vestibule of Ave Maria Parish in Bentleyville while his grandmother, Karen Sprowls, finished her work.

David Eaton says the "tin man" in Rices Landing is ready for winter.

Katie Roupe/Observer-Reporter Volunteer Dave Woods and Visitors Services Manager Maddy Cline put the finishing touches on the Pennsylvania Trolley MuseumþÄôs Lionel Train Display. The train display can be viewed during the museumþÄôs Santa Trolley events running Dec. 3,4,10,11,17,18 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for an admission of $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and $8 for children that includes a ride on the santa trolley and view the train display. It can also be viewed for the Trolleys and Toy Trains event held on December 9 and 16th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. which includes a ride on a trolley and the train display for an admission fee of $10 for adults, $9 for seniors and $7 for children.

Kerry Pigeon of Scenery Hill took this photo of Santa waving through the window of his workshop at Overly's Country Christmas near Greensburg.

Annissa Flickinger of Washington was surprised to find her son Liam, 5, dreaming of sugarplums when she checked on him before going to bed. The photo was sent to us by Liam's grandmother, Debra Flickinger.

Brook Ward took this photo while scuba diving, without a cage, about 100 yards off the public beach in Playa del Carmen, Mexico.

Craig Stephan of Washington spotted this bald eagle with a fish at Conowingo Dam near Aberdeen, Md.

Sandy Thomas of Washington took this photo in Mayville, N.Y., while visiting Amish friends. Shown are Dan Thomas and Amos.

This duck appeared to be waving at Sandy Thomas when she stopped to take its photo at Washington Cemetery.

Brook Ward took this photo of the bridge connecting the buildings at Ocean Coral Resort in Puerto Morelos, Mexico.

Katie Acor took this photo after a fun-loving neighbor put an ATM sign on his old coal house in Good Intent (population 30), in West Finley Township.

Albert Hall took this photo of the altar of St. Stanislaus Kostka Church in Pittsburgh's Strip District, set up for Christmas.

Myrta Litman took this photo of an eagle perched in a tree in a pasture field at Huntington Farm in Canton Township.

Brian McKnight took this photo of an alpaca in a field adjacent to Mingo Park.

Kerry Pigeon took this photo of her pom pom tree lit up and covered with snow.

That's a major gaggle. Albert Hall took this photo of geese taking flight from the fifth hole at Southpointe Golf Club.

While on a recent visit to the city of Antigua, Guatemala, Jeff Filby of Bridgeville captured this photo of a minor eruption of the nearby Volcan de Fuego (Volcano of Fire). It is one of the most active volcanoes in Central America.

Kim Livolsi took this photo of a lighthouse in Nassau, Bahamas, from a Carnival cruise ship.

Laura Radcliffe took this photo of First Presbyterian Church on East Wheeling Street in Washington during the first significant snowfall of the season.

Brian McKnight took this black-and-white image of Pittsburgh from the top of Mount Washington.

Decked out in a snazzy jacket, 2-year-old Sebastian, a chocolate Lab owned by Cecilia Knox, was very happy to see the first snow of the season.

Stephen Ezarik took this photo of a sea turtle basking on the warm beach near Napili park in Hawaii.

Linda Harris took this photo of the first snowfall in her backyard, facing the woods on her property.

Allan Jack took this photo of the altar inside Our Lady of Guadalupe church in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

Robert Agnew took this photo at the annual Christmas Laser Light Show at Canonsburg United Presbyterian Church.

Brook Ward took this photo inside the abandoned Carrie Furnace, part of the Homestead Steel Works.

Brook Ward took this photo during the "blue hour" (right after sunset) at Ocean Coral Resort in Puerto Morelos, Mexico.

Craig Stephan took this photo of Skyward Aviation's Learjet 60XR taking off from Washington County Airport, en route to Florida.

William Ursic of Scenery Hill took this photo at Joshua Tree National Park in California. He noted that Joshua trees are actually yucca plants.

Judy Moninger took this photo of damage to Route 4029 near Sycamore, Greene County, that was caused by recent flooding. Judy said the partial road collapse also damaged a gas line, cutting service to residents in that area.