Having fun with Snapchat filters! Photo submitted by Trish Hancock

The best way to deal with a bear ... sit on him! Photo submitted by Lexi Landers 

It was an action packed, fun filled day on the court watching the St. Mary’s 6th Grade boys basketball team play against their parents! Photo submitted by Tonya Bowsher

Cousin field trip to visit the new Aquarium at Union Station! Photo submitted by Corry Jankowski

Sometimes you just have to take a nap! Photo submitted by Whitney Lewis

Enjoying her time in the snow is Journey Lynn! Photo submitted by Jacie Patton

Pictured is Carson Fry celebrating his 7th birthday at Keegan’s Castle! Photo submitted by Cara Radecki

7th grade Lady Tornadoes recently took home 1st Place in the Mt Pulaski Tournament! Way to go ladies! Photo submitted by Patricia Esswein

Just like one of the kids, If you're good maybe you can have a sucker! Photo submitted by Tara Casner

Pictured is proud big brother Logan holding his baby brother Brock for the first time! Photo submitted by Kami Payne

Pictured is 7th grader Lucy Friend at the John Davis wrestling tournament where she won 1st place! Photo submitted by Toni Clark

Monroe Nizzio is excited to see Liberty and Abe during her visit with her grandparents in Taylorville! Photo submitted by Anita Brown

Scruffy's first snow was lots of fun! Photo submitted by Dan McLeod

Is that Ralphie Parker ready to face off with Bart's gang? Photo submitted by Bridgett Sunderland

Who needs a rocking horse when you have a rocking Llama! Photo submitted by Eliza Coleman

Hey Grandma, I'm all smiles today! Photo submitted by Mindi Bertels

Pictured is Raymond “Lancers” Cheerleader Jhia Walker! Photo taken by Teri Deal and submitted by Pam Walters

D.A.R.E graduation for Edinburg 5th graders! Photo submitted by Sara Amos

Well hello to you too! Pictured is Alyvia Casner having fun with the horses! Photo submitted by Adrian Hebert

Thank goodness Lexi has her sweater to keep her warm! Photo submitted by Annie Crawford

Your community supports you Rogan! Photo submitted by Tammie Smith

Another perfect sunset! Photo submitted by Stacie Gesell 

While out celebrating a 96th birthday, these Taylorville Tornado Hall of Fame brothers were able to share their stories and love of the game with a younger generation! Pictured are Trenton Tirpak, Kenny Melvin, Barney Melvin and Cayden Tirpak. Photo submitted by Alexis WItty

Leo the Bengal Cat says “I’m the King of the World!” Photo submitted by Andrew Paisley

Hopefully 2020 will mean no more ear infections for Joel Benjamin!  Photo submitted by Marcia McKinnie

Atlas and Chance are taking it easy after the Holidays! Photo submitted by Sara Harrison

Capturing the beautiful sunset, 11 yr old Lindsay Westenhaver took this picture out by Lake Taylorville! Photo submitted by Roni Day

Pictured are Andrew Wiley and Tessa Martin grandchildren of Chuck and Mary Jo Martin, enjoying 55+ degree weather! Photo submitted by Allison Wiley

TJHS Girls Basketball teammates relieving some stress! Photo submitted by Patricia Esswein

All is still calm in this morning after Christmas photo! Photo submitted by Stephanie Dilley

Easton is on the look out for a great New Year! Photo submitted by Erica Schwab