Category Archives: Advent

Christmas Eve Day – Wordless Wednesday

Posted on December 24, 2008 by Angela
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It’s Christmas time in the city…

Posted on December 22, 2008 by Angela

 This is truly a Christmas to be counting our blessings, with the treacherous weather and all.  We wish our flight wasn’t grounded and we could be lounging on the beach with Grandma and Grandpa, but we’re enjoying the crazy snow … Continue reading →

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Toasty

Posted on December 20, 2008 by Angela

Kristi – don’t read below – Christmas present spoiler!   Finished a pair of these for my sister-in-law for Christmas (I also plan to make a grey pair for myself, like A Friend To Knit With‘s originals, after Christmas).  They were knit from … Continue reading →

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Firecracker’s Snow Day

Posted on December 20, 2008 by Angela

Pictures from earlier in the week, when it was a little warmer and less blustery, and Firecracker thought she might like to go play out in the snow.  She quickly thought better of it, and came in to warm up on … Continue reading →

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Children’s Christmas Market

Posted on December 13, 2008 by Angela

Our table at the Portland Homeschool Children’s Holiday Market, where our family sold homemade gift tags, peppermint bark, and marshmallows.  It was a wonderful venue for the girls to show off their projects, to raise money for various charities, and to network with other … Continue reading →

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Peppermint Bark

Posted on December 12, 2008 by Angela

This is an easy holiday candy that preschoolers/primary-aged children can make with only a little supervision.  The entire project (minus chilling time) takes about 15 minutes. You will need: 2 lbs white chocolate, chopped, or 2 lbs white chocolate melting chips, … Continue reading →

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Garland

Posted on December 11, 2008 by Angela

Tuesday we spent the evening stringing popcorn and cranberries for the Christmas tree while sipping apple cider (homemade - from our dear friend, Linda).  We listened to Hubby read our nightly Advent reading, and then to this wonderful music.  Peaceful, joyful.  Now, this is Christmastime. … Continue reading →

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