It was a busy week.† We stayed in the first of the week because it was so cold.
Kei learned about Canines, the Phoenicians, diagrammed sentences, did lots of reading, lots of writing activities, did our Jesse Tree everyday.† We found some really cool sites about genes and DNA.† Here and here.
Kei did some really cool crafts this week too.
She made a Christmas tree with yarn and a Styrofoam cone I found HERE. Kei has so much yarn from her knitting that it was a perfect craft for her.
She also made some felt animals.† She got the idea from one of my favorite bloggers, Helena.† She has made owls, 2 mice, an elephant, and a music note.† She loves making these so I see lots of new little friends in her future.
We went to Livvy’s church to see her live manger scene.† Livvy was an angel.
We went to see Nutcracker on Ice on Friday.† It was the first show we have ever seen performed on ice in person.† It was beautiful and we both really enjoyed it.† I have always hated Nutcrackers.† Their strange smiles have always freaked me out.
We had decided to get a real tree this year but last night Kei decided the little artificial one would suffice this year.† She put it up all by herself!† She did a great job.† I have so many ornaments from over the years but she only put on the ones she deemed ‘cool’.
We had to turn off the lights, put on Christmas music and eat a chocolate truffle as we turned on the lights.† It was beautiful. 🙂
I can’t believe it is almost Christmas.† I finally did some online Christmas shopping for Kei last night.† We are having a very small Christmas this year.† I am laid off from the end of November to mid January.† Money is tight, but love is flowing.
Happy weekend,
The manner of giving is worth more than the gift.† ~Pierre Corneille, Le Menteur
Karen, how lovely that Kei was inspired by our owls, and has made them her own, too! I just LOVE them. So do my kids, who came rushing over to see what Kei had done. I LOVE that our kids are getting to know each other. That’s what it should all be about, shouldn’t it? This blogosphere, this inter-worldóit’s for everyone, not just the grown-ups, to share ideas, inspiration, to find and give support. It makes my heart warm.
And, just in case you haven’t guessed, we’re back! Back from our adventures, done with all our flying, and I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for all your support and kindness. I have treasured your messages, and am so grateful to have found you. Thank you, Karen. I am glad you’re having such a sweet Christmas season, and I love what you wrote here, about love flowing. I can feel it, the love, from all the way across the sea!
Sounds like a great week. I love those animals and that yarn Christmas tree. I can just feel the love in your posts and it warms my heart! Merry Christmas!
I think Grace would love the owls too! You had a busy but fun week. I have not taken my girls to the Nutcracker yet. Every year I say I am going to NYC to the ballet but we never go. This year I stumbled across 1/2 price Wintuk tickets so we are doing that instead. Unfortunately Lilah came down with the stomach flu and I am hoping she is well enough to go!
The owls are adorable.
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Hope you’re both feeling better now.
Looks like you are.
I love the Yarn tree AND the owls! Just gorgeous!