We baked more today. Blueberry muffins for David’s class. They turned out pretty yummy. David had a lot of fun mixing the flour and sugar and putting the papers into the trays. Nathaniel’s going through this super-clingy phase so he cried every time I left the room even to get the ingredients. But we made it.
And I tried to give Nathaniel some avocado and was met with this face.
And a lot of gagging. Let’s just say he didn’t like it.
Here’s our tree. I’ve made my peace with it being slanted.
And the mantle with our stockings and the beautiful mirror.
Nathaniel is also in this phase where he gets up every time I put him in bed and cries and cries. Fun fun.
Sorry that the posts have been inconsistent this last week. I am spending more time with my family for December which is giving me less time to do these things. I am prepared for pages 8 and some of 9 for tomorrow and I will post them. I did finish a book last week and I plan to post that, too. And I’ve got an idea for downloads so expect those some time tomorrow. My tag, I haven’t begun yet. But I shall. At some point. Apologies. Family comes first.
David’s the friend of the week at school this week and so he’s allowed to bring toys to share and bring his family etc. So, today Jake and I and Nathaniel went in and Jake read a story to the class.
And I snapped photos, of course
We were supposed to go to Six Flags afterwards but it turns out they are closed so we stayed home and relaxed.
Happy Monday.
Today we stayed home. Relaxed and made pound cake. When I downloaded photos I found this one of David and laughed and laughed.
Nathaniel has been super-clingy but he’s also learned to stand up al by himself. He’s quite amazing.
Tired but thankful.
We went to have breakfast with Santa at the Menlo Park recreational center today.
Before that, Jake and the kids had some family time listening to music.
And here is Nathaniel.
A lovely day and then we had a delicious lunch at Donato in Redwood City. Three days ago, it was our fifteenth anniversary (dating) and today was the celebratory lunch. Delicious.
Off to spend some family time. Happy Saturday. Movie coming soon I promise.
We just came back from riding the Train of Lights in Niles, CA. It was magical and wonderful and fun and even Nathaniel didn’t complain too much despite missing a nap and staying up past bedtime.
This train was decorated inside and out with Santa and carolers and everything.
I loved all the decorations and if it weren’t for taking care of Nathaniel I might have taken 1000 photos. As it is, I took 112.
David loved it, too.
And here’s the litte boy. Seconds after this he was off the carseat and on our laps for the rest of the trip.
And here are my three boys. Loves of my life.
December daily page and the weekly movie coming tomorrow! Too tired to move now.
Jake snapped a few photos of the three of us this morning. I love them and their imperfection.
And this one. I love how his wings are folded but out.
My boys.
And one of just Nathaniel.
Trying to achieve some peace and calm today. This week went by too fast, I need time to slow down a bit.
On another note, my class started today. Yey!
Yes, still stuck on the ornaments but this is a special one. We made this one today, David and I. Well mostly David.
While I attempted to accomplish some work, Nathaniel and David played together.
And then Nathaniel went around and put everything in his mouth.
Yep this was in his mouth seconds later.
And then as he napped, I took a short break to help David make some ornaments. He made a total of 5 different ones but this one is my favorite.
Still feeling out of sorts but hoping it will pass before the week is out and I can settle into some sort of routine. Let’s see…
Happy December! I am already way behind but still delighted that December is here. And will continue to post ornaments for a while. I love them too much.
Here’s David opening his advent calendar. We have a cheap-o one Jake got from the pharmacy. It’s just the daily act of the little indulgence and having something to look forward to.
And Nathaniel is sitting there, observing us all the time. He’s such a joy, such a delight to have around. His giggles give us endless pleasure.
More to come tomorrow. I am supposed to be sleeping and have so much more to do.
You’ll have to endure photos of my ornaments for some time. I love them and I can’t take enough photos of them. Sorry in advance.
I’ve officially moved downstairs so I can smell and see the tree while I work. I spent the afternoon working at the dinner table and Nathaniel, who doesn’t seem to want to be anywhere but right by me lately, decided to play right under the table.
And then David joined him, too.
All while I was having a video conference. Nice eh? And when he finally ventured away, it was towards the kitchen where there are too many things that he shouldn’t be going near. So I had to give up on the table and move to the couch where there’s lots of open carpet. (and the Christmas tree but that’s going to be an adventure either way.
I put some small lights in the other living room, too, which is where our stockings live.
Those weird green lights on the stockings are from the UV filter on my lens, gotta remember to take that off. Today was very unproductive but I did take Nathaniel to the doctor and he’s gained 1.5lbs in the last month. The doctor had wanted him to gain at least a pound so we’re good! Still at 12% but he wasn’t worried. Nathaniel got his second flu shot and didn’t even flinch.
Here’s to a more productive tomorrow. December, here we come!
Christmas has officially arrived in our beautiful house and I am thrilled.
I started out the morning by finishing my book (more on that tomorrow) while Nathaniel napped and then played a little.
Then we took out the ornaments. I realized most of the lights were not working so we had to take another break. When Nathaniel went down to nap, I drove to Walmart and bought a ton of new lights. Now we were ready to decorate. David helped me, of course.
And Nathaniel watched us and was quiet, mostly.
And here’s the finished tree with the lights on. It was late at this point so there was no light out.
And here’s one with the lights off.
Yes, the tree is crooked. But I love it anyway. I love Christmas. I love smelling the tree. Seeing the twinkles. I loved every little thing about the holiday season. And now I am tired and need to rest before Nathaniel wakes up for milk.
I’ve never been able to take good photos of our Christmas trees and this year is no exception. It’s right in front of the backyard which means there’s lots of backlight and my 50mm doesn’t work well since it’s a huge tree so I changed to the wide angle today and this is the best I could do. It’s a bit crooked but I love it none the less. It smells magical.
I bought Nathaniel some puffs the other day and he’s enjoying them quite a bit. He likes playing with them as much as eating them. Take note of how many are stuck to his arms.
Lest you think it’s just the arms, several on the floor too.
He does like eating them, too. When I undressed him tonight to put him down, I noticed at least five stuck inside his clothes, maybe he was saving them for later.
I finished all my layouts and David’s book with the AMM kit from this month. I am still reading my book for the week but I might be able to finish tonight, if not, definitely tomorrow.
I’ve noticed a spike in comments lately, I am not sure where you’re coming from, but that you so much, knowing that people are here, reading, and communicating back really makes my heart happy.
Five days to my Big Picture Scrapbooking class on reclaiming my time. I am officially excited.
A few weeks ago I asked Jake if he’d be ok going to cut a Christmas tree the day after Thanksgiving. My friend Diane said they did that last year and it was a lot of fun and I loved the idea. My wonderful husband, of course, agreed. As he went to do the morning trading at work this morning at 3:45am, the rest of us woke up at 6:30. We played, we got ready, Nathaniel napped and we left the minute Jake got home.
I had read that it wasn’t raining in Half Moon Bay where the farm is but as it turned out, it was. Which is why this photo is as magnificent as it is. And this next one, too.
I’d read that the Grand Firs were the most pungent of all the trees and I wanted something that smelled a lot and would last the longest. So once we found our tree, Jake got to work. I tried to help but I am not sure I was useful at all.
Nathaniel watched pretty quietly most of the time.
And when he wasn’t, his big brother was there to soothe him.
After we got the tree up and netted and tied, we rode the little train and listened to Christmas songs, we drank cider and even watched a super-short puppet show.
A bunch more hard work from Jake, a lot of trimming, a huge mess, and the tree is now in our house. I attempted to take a shot of it but trees and I, we don’t seem to get a long. I will make another attempt tomorrow, I promise.
After all the kids went to bed, I dug into the December kit from AMM and already finished three layouts. I have a few more to make and David’s school mini. I even made the 47th tag. Of course, I didn’t finish my book yet and still have my writing homework to do and six more items on the todo list but I will get to them all in due time. And, of course, tomorrow….we decorate the tree!
Christmas season has officially begun and I couldn’t be happier.
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projects for twenty twenty-four
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projects for twenty twenty-two
projects for twenty twenty-one
projects for twenty nineteen
projects for twenty eighteen
projects from twenty seventeen
monthly projects from previous years
some of my previous projects
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