Sweet Home Days

We've had a bit of snow this week and with that the kids spend hours outside. Little Miss is following right after her brothers and wants to try all the tricks they do. They, of course, encourage her. Ah, the fun they all have together.

trains

The historical society on our town only opens the doors to the train display a few times a year. Last Saturday we had nothing going on so I took the two little ones down for an hour to watch them go round and round. They were both mesmerized. It was the first time they had seen trains that actually moved. It was so much fun to watch them and brought back so many memories of when I used to take the two older boys to Eli Whitney museum in CT. We had a great time and Harkin is asking when we can go again. Not until the dairy days in June , my sweet love:(

decorating the house

The kids were so excited to put up our decorations. We have a tone of gel window clings which is one of their favorite things. This year both Issabelle and Harkin were able to put up their own which was just a hit. Then it is always fun to see all of our other items. We don't have too much so we put them up slowly and have fun talking about who made what or where they came from. Most of ours are homemade. Harkin wants to add a few this year since he said he didn't have too many. We need to get crafting!!

on a monday

Snow to start off our week. I love having to stay home when we are getting tons of snow, but I had to go out. Instead I cancelled my appointment and we all just enjoyed the snow.

There was present making, drawing, playing, reading and quite a bit of bickering all thrown into the day. Not every day is peaceful around here. Just a fact of life, but we always can try to make tomorrow better.

Read the legend of St, Nicholas, left slippers/shoes out in hopes of a few treats and remembering
"it is in giving that we receive":)

here we are

How can it be December 1st already. It seems as I get older and the children grow our days blend into one another so quickly. By days end I am worn out and in awe that the day has passed. We try to slow down on our days home and are enjoying creating together and hope for many more days like this during this holiday season.

thanksgiving day

We had such a relaxing day at home. The two little ones and I crafted turkeys in the early hours, then we played in the snow all morning only to come into a delightful lunch - made by Eric. Then we had a quiet afternoon of naps and games. The kids went back outside in the late afternoon and built a huge snowman together. Eric pretty much made all of dinner. I only contributed the bread. He made ham, potatoes, and onions. William made cranberry sauce. And then for desert we had an awesome cheesecake made by Will. It was peaceful and all was calm. Just the way we like it. Thankful to be together.