We got the predicted snow showers, but it unexpectedly stuck for a while. It’s not often we get a white christmas here in Seattle, so it was a special treat!
Our stockings were hung by the chimney with care. Actually, they were hung on the chimney with hex nuts (rock climbing gear).
If you look at the tree closely, you can see the Christmas Chicken has come to roost once again, as well as “little” Snowmie (yes, there’s also a “big” Snowmie, but he’s on the piano). Lina’s cousin Blake made our tree topper as well as the star in the windows.
Hope yours are merry and bright.
A book, some stickers, a barrel of monkeys, and some chocolate euros. Not a bad trade for a few pieces of produce. She’s already made it clear that she’d like him to come back tomorrow.
This is Lina’s first year to really participate in the whole Sinterklaas thing. I grew up celebrating this holiday, and now it’s time to frighten Lina with it. She’s already made it clear that she does not want Sinterklaas to show up in her bedroom at any point tonight. We assured her that he would remain outdoors with his horse and slaves in tow. I ended up calling Auntie Tuttie to help reassure Lina, and to provide evidence that I didn’t just make the whole thing up. Lina’s still somewhat skeptical, but she did agree to fill her wooden shoe with treats for the horse just in case.
First snow of the season!
