Last night we celebrated an early Christmas with my husband's sister and brother. There was a nice dinner, lovely gift exchange and lots of photos taken. There was also a five year-old whimpering on the couch, clutching a barf bowl and fighting a 103 degree fever.Merry Christmas!Without fail, every … [Read more...]
But, What About Santa?
Oliver is pensive lately. He's got Christmas on the brain, and he's constantly rethinking his wish list, plus trying to make heads or tails about whether Santa really exists or not... I can practically smell his grey matter scorching. Over the years, we've covered why all the mall Santas are … [Read more...]
Holiday Time: Big Kids Edition
So you may have heard about a little holiday coming up soon? This week is all about the Christmas books - though this first one also includes Hannukah, Kwanzaa, and more generic winter and fall activities, for those who don't celebrate the coming of the big guy in red. Later in the week, I'll cover … [Read more...]
Babycakes
One thing I've really wanted to add to our traditions at Christmastime is baking. I remember vividly my mum making tins of shortbread and plates of rumballs every Christmas (I also remember wondering how many rumballs I'd need to eat to get a buzz) I wanted to create memories like that … [Read more...]
Christmas Craft Traditions
When I pulled out our Christmas decorations last week and proudly displayed the school artwork and crafts that have come home over the past 12 years, my sister (a teacher) mused, "I wonder whether the kindergarten teacher who helped out with that little cut and paste Christmas tree expected it to be … [Read more...]
FotoFriday – He’s BaaAaack!
Last year I introduced you to Tony Hawk. The kids swore he'd be back on December 1st, but he didn't arrive until the 7th. Oops. Silly elf. I hope he remembers to find a new spot to sit every night. He can be pretty forgetful... … [Read more...]
Holiday Decor: Revised or Revisited?
I've been hoarding amassing holiday decorations - specifically ornaments - for several years now. When Martin and I got our first tree, we had to run out and buy enough balls and things to cover it. Ever since that first Christmas, I would peruse the after-Christmas sales in fancy places, like Holt … [Read more...]
So did you show some skin?
I wanted to focus on magical festive pics of my son in my last post so I did not speak about if I showed some skin.Are you curious?I've been asked a few times so here we go.Here's the storyI knew going into the photo shoot that although the photographer is a magician with a camera, I am not the best … [Read more...]
Festive Fotoshoot Follow Up
We arrived at the shoot with a very large box of props. Assorted boots and hats, scarves and onesies, ornaments, candy canes and santa caps. We couldn't narrow down what we may need so we brought it all.I felt a little "Toddlers and Ti-era's" as my sister and I undressed him and … [Read more...]
Dear Santa:
This year, for Christmas I would like:a laptopa DC beaniean iPod Touch (enter my moms contest!)Sincerely,Cam--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Please bring me:2 sleigh bellsa wooden toy traina blue Nintendo DSa yellow ukulelePokemon cards and a Lugiathe … [Read more...]
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