It has been a fast & festive end of the year. Highlights from the past few weeks.....
Embracing seasonal flair....
We tended toward the 'slightly over doing it' approach...
We turned to the Lego Advent calendar to spark our often hard-to-get-rolling kids.
It helped for sure (but was no match for our 12 year old)
Of course, gingerbread houses...
And an old classic - Corn Flake wreaths...
Attending a range of festive shows....
We saw a friend's daughter star in Velveteen Rabbit (Q quote: "this show is NOT for my age or gender")
We pushed more culture with a SF Symphony version of Charlie Brown Christmas.
The kids were open to the concept since it was described as a 'live action show'....
The first half, however, was all symphony & the voice of Ariel singing.....
(you can see Q's level of enthusiasm to that)
Once the Charlie Brown people came on stage, the mood recovered -despite the nose bleed seats!
We saw a HILARIOUS Harry Potter parody - Potted Potter...
AND, Of course, we had to attend the long anticipated Star Wars...
Costumes weren't the norm - but it's always good to be extra festive
(thanks EJAM for the flair!)
Trying to remember the point....
During the busy fun, we're trying to remember to take time for the 'big rocks'.
Sharing: We made no-sew blankets for a shelter with Xavier's class....
Simple joy:
Celebrating the return of the Billy Goat Hill swing!
The kids are SO good at reminding us to enjoy the moment
And in case we all forget, our city (not surprisingly) is also pretty good at reminding us....
Merry Christmas - here's to simple joys, festive flair & of course - cookies!
