2010 holiday card

It's pretty bad when your best family photo is dominated by snowman hair and oar arms. We JUST ordered our holiday cards, so they'll be late. They say "happy new year." Why even pretend we're going to send them before February?

Meanwhile, happy holidaze to all!

Midnight Snowflakes Christmas

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He knows when you're awake

Tristen was getting a little tired and mischievous at REI today. He even took down a huge potted plant at World Wraps as we waited for our food. Just grabbed it by the stem and yanked!

That led to a quiet lunch; I was silently seething.

He was apparently just letting his mind wander and finally broke the silence with, "Mommy, do you think Santa Claus is awake and making toys RIGHT NOW?!" He had a big, expectant smile on his face.

But I couldn't let go. I said, "I don't know. Do you think he saw what you did to that plant?"

Then I cackled evily.

I love him for laughing, too.

Nature collage

We're working on a nature collage, the makings of which we procured from GoodWill and Ace Hardware: an old frame, some little nails, and twine. Next time you come over, bring something to add!