One more week until the big day! For us that means travel. We leave next Sunday so I will attempt to have the blog ready before we leave early. So grateful school is out for winter break! And today feels slow and relaxing. We have been doing lots of Christmasy activities and staying busy. Here’s our week . . .

This was the first of 8 loaves we baked this week. All, except one, went to teachers and friends.

I made turkey dinner on Monday. It lasted us for few days. I really love stuffing.

He loves cameras, even if they are pretend.

And now a little series on Jonas.

Brooks charting the best course for his epic battle against Captain Hook.

Turkey, cranberry sauce, lettuce, and lemon, rosemary, garlic bread.

I took the two eldest to the Nutcracker yesterday. It was torture getting these guys to smile.

This is real life.

This one’s smile could light up a room.

Pickled onions, cocktail grapefruit (juice was used as dressing), avocado, arugula, and chipotle pepper.

Caroling.

Nesting.

This was our Saturday morning. We read books, colored, looked at maps, battled in the yard, and watched cartoons.

Popcorn was devoured in 5 minutes before the ballet started. It was sucess. The boys really liked it and I plan on taking them again next year.

Zombie Brooks and My-Shoes-Don’t-Fit-and-I-Want-Tennis-Shoes Silas.

Jonas discovers Abe. It was only a matter of time.

Goodnight to the lady whispering hush.

May your week be restful and full!