advent: day 13

Today they set up the little nativity at the bottom of the tree.  They spoke of the little baby and all the animals and wise men that came to see him.

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.