The Spirit of Christmas

The title of this post is also the title of a concert we went to this evening. Antonio was part of a 20-voice teen choir in Rise Christian Arts. They sang at the Ent center along with the Colorado Crossroads Youth Orchestra.

Tracy recently made a batch of cookies
for her precept group at the hospital.

Santa dropped off a bag a little early...

Nana made this for "Ugly Sweater Day" at school.

At the concert.

That's Antonio at far right!

Fina's plants made it home for Christmas break.

An Elf Birthday Breakfast

This is what an Elf birthday breakfast looks like... The Littles could hardly contain themselves last night after helping set it up.

The real Buddy showed up.

Decorating for Christmas

These activities occurred  over the last week or so...

When your Little People nativity is over 10yrs old
and you have lost Joseph, a wiseman,
and the Shepards - Dwight, Michael, and Elf are there
to save the day! @fisherprice (Tracy)

The Dickens Village is up!

Fina is the Master Arranger of this centerpiece.

We got snow a couple times this week.

Very cool new Advent Calendar for the kids.
There's a row for each child.

Jonny and Lexi are sharing this Advent Calendar.
It's a kit. These are the first couple of parts.

The Club upped their game, too.

Jonny's and Lexi's Advent Calendar Day One.

Thanksgiving

Tak and London joined us as well as several of Fina's friends. It was a grand day of prepping, eating, and enjoying each others' company. All the photos are here.

The Mezuzah Project

We're participating in Dennis Prager's Mezuzah Project to show support for Israel. You can read a little write-up about the project on Jamie's Torah website, here.

Lucky timing enroute to the calligraphy store.

Ephemera

Another new restaurant discovery for Nana and Papa in just a matter of days! This one is Ephemera, located in the C.O.A.T.I. building downtown. Much like Six Test Kitchen (a fave!) back in California. Now we have a similar fave here in Colorado Springs!

Birthday Times !

We've had several birthdays recently!