advent: day 12

Watching these two read together on the couch, unprompted and without arguing is probably the best gift a mother could ask for!

advent: day 11

A special note filled with lots of hand-drawn pictures and a little list was sent to Santa.

advent: day 10

Visiting with these enchanting folks was wonderfully entertaining.  Meeting Ms. Claus was a first and was a great primer for chatting with the big guy.  The amazement and wonder in the eyes of all the children was adorable and so very memorable!

 

advent: day 9

Crude, but whimsical, snowflakes were cut and hung in the window today.  Cutting through layers of folded paper was a bit challenging for the little hands but unfolding the final product was magical!

advent: day 8

Let's decorate a gingerbread house together!

advent: day 7

Toes, like prunes, take a break from a long bubbly soak in the tub.

advent: day 6

 Together, these hands created lovely button-adorned felt wreath ornaments.  They sat around the kitchen table and worked on this for hours.  I was amazed at how art and creativity can so easily bridge the 88 year age gap.