tissue paper wreaths

A fun craft we did this week. There was a sneaky objective: they had to add the ornaments on in a pattern.

It always is one of my favorite times when we just hang out and create together. Everyone is relaxed and we talk about so much. Plus we are adding to our homemade decorations.

snow scenes

puppy pictures

doing without

We have been here in our new place just over 2 months. Since we were renting out our house in CT we left all of our kitchen appliances for our new tenants. One being the microwave. I had been wanting to get rid of it for awhile. It was taking up so much of our counter space.

Well when we moved in here, there was no microwave. We thought about buying a new one but it wasn't at the top of our to do list. There were other things that needed our attention. So we have been making do without one and it seems to be working out fine. We do have left overs, so when we need to heat them up we have to think a bit ahead and turn the oven or stove on to reheat things. Learning that not everything in life needs to be a quick fix. Sometimes things take time. Or if you don't want to wait: eat it cold: it's not so bad.

It is one less appliance to worry about cleaning and does not take up space on our counter. Plus I have read here and there that it is not the best thing for you health wise. When you don't have something you make do; and you can learn not to miss it.

some fun

We started counting down the days until Christmas. I try a different count down each year. Each day the boys cut a number off and behind it is a small surprise waiting for them. I got the inspiration from the Family Fun website.

Landon and I made a fun little snack. We cut out some neat shapes from whole wheat bread, then toasted it  with butter and cinnamon, topped it with bit of chocolate and bananas and then made a sandwich.  It was a yummy treat.

Sunday Smiles

saturday gifts

 

Landon and I spent the day together today. William drove with Eric down to our CT house to pick up a few things that we were in need of. A long day for them but they are now home safe and sound. 

So what were Landon and I up to. We have chosen to sponsor a 4 year old boy this holiday season. We have a list of things that he is wishing for and were hoping to be able to find  a few today.  We headed into town to the local toy store.We found one thing on this little boys list and were lucky enough to be treated to treats and some face painting by the store. Plus we got to choose our own discount. 

It was an unexpected gift.

Next we were headed to craft shows to see if we could find the next thing on the list. A fleece blanket. We found one at our last stop. Landon picked the blanket out and the woman commented on how he must like Mickey and that he will stay warm in the blanket. We told her it was not for Landon but rather a little boy whom we were shopping for who did not have much. We continued looking at other vendors. Then as we were about to leave the woman we bought the blanket came up to me and gave me my check back. She said she wanted to be able to help out the little boy as well. I was so surprised. It gave me such a warm feeling knowing that there are good people all around.

Another little gift of the day. 

We came home to snuggle and read our pile of library books that we had gotten earlier in the day.

Which is always a gift.