merry christmas

ever wonder


Can you imagine? Jesus born into this world of social networking?
What a clever way to deliver the Christmas story.



If you have more time on your hands, check out this cute video. It's been around a while, but it still makes me smile every time I see it. Hope you're quick enough to catch all the witty details - it's fast!

it can only get brighter from here


Winter Solstice. When the cold days seems to stack up, when there's no end in sight of winter, when I'm tired of being cooped up, this is my benchmark. Dinnertime will be brighter, days will lengthen, we are on the upswing. Today is the turnaround.

special delivery


This morning Scott took the crib down, and in it's place came a new extra-long twin bed for an extra-long boy.


Showing him the ropes was the older, wiser sister.



Once the bed was made, Andrew realized that his quilt would also double as a road for his cars. This is no surprise - making a road from an everyday object is something we now realize is "so Andrew".

























Naptime was short today - Andrew had trouble falling asleep. But he still called for us when he woke up without any attempt to get out of bed. That's a good sign.

farewell


Tonight will be Andrew's last in the crib.



Ironically it's the first time ever he's tried to make an escape.




pretty tree lights



fulfilling tradition


Exactly 30 years ago this month, I was participating in an annual family tradition.





A favorite then. And still now.


Same recipe. Same table. Same room. Same joy.


So glad to share it today with family!

sweet little model


Got the tights. Got the sweater (although I think it looks better without).
Got the girl to model!






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