We came home to branches and recycling scattered all over our front lawn! Fortunately, it also blew the last remaining leaves off our trees and into the field. Whew! Raking is finally over for the season!
Lil Bro woke up claiming to have heard the sound of hooves on the rooftop, but not the bells because he had given it to a boy who put it in his pocket, and then it fell out of his
The boys left cookies, fudge and milk for the big man, and carrots for the reindeer. Big Bro was hilarious examining the fireplace, working out if it was actually physically possible. :) On Christmas with the kids, it seems that any magic
The winter performance went off without a hitch. There was dancing, singing, and marimba playing! Such a treat!
At a friend's gingerbread house-making party, Santa made a surprise visit! He had a gift for each kiddo, and the things that the children said were the nicest thing they did all year was priceless! I don't think the kids noticed at
The handmade gifts really are the best
Lil' Bro was actually the one who helped me wrap all these gifts, but then refused to cooperate with my photo op idea. To my pleasant suprise, Big Bro stepped right in. I think giving him my camera here and
I have yet to perfect the art of shaping bokeh
Today was glorious. I got to go participate in a toy drive-work out at my old trainer's new gym to start the day off right. On the way home, I was waiting for a short line of cars to pass
Wrong day, but I have to let it go. Another tradition carried on. My mother and a few of her friends always got together every year before xmas to make lefse. This is the second in a row continuing this
Doves, maybe? They were HUGE!
We made our annual trip to the local tree farm to hunt down the perfect tree. This year, I think we might have chosen the best tree EVER!! It is perfection! As a child, I have vivid memories of trekking through a