Monthly Archives: December 2011

Day 4 of Advent is going just fine.  Katherine is getting the hang of this whole calendar thing: now she knows to ask for the color to the right of the cone we took down the previous day.  I’ve been … Continue reading →

The festival of lights last night was a bit carnivalesque (cotton candy, rides, etc.), but we did wander around with the kids for awhile and listen to a couple of music groups.  Apparently Nathaniel won a lot of admirers from … Continue reading →

Advent Cooking, December 1st: I was baking pumpkin and, given that Nathaniel was down for an evening nap and Katherine was in a good mood, I thought I’d try roasting pumpkin seeds.  Recipes looked easy enough.  Everything went smoothly, Katherine … Continue reading →

After a few years of letting the job market overwhelm the Christmas season, I’ve decided to make sure our family celebrates Christmas this year, even if only in little ways.  First step is an advent calendar, to help us remember … Continue reading →