~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ December 9th, 2012 ★~ Today’s Quote: "You cannot reach perfection however hard you try; there's always one more friend or so you should have sent a card to," Richard Armour. ★~ Christmas Card Day: Sir Henry Cole hired painter and illustrator John Calcott Horsley to create a seasonal greeting to … Continue reading Christmas Card Day, National Pastry Day
Month: December 2012
Elf On The Shelf Adventures
Sally, our elf-pixie on the shelf, had a busy week! Look quick! It's an elf....no it's a pixie... in the tree! Our pixie is a swinger Mugging for the camera Peeping Pixie! Naughty not Nice! PLEASE! BEWARE! SALLY IS LOOKING FOR THINGS TO "DO" WHILE SHE IS IN CHICAGO. DO NOT!! GIVE HER ANY IDEAS. … Continue reading Elf On The Shelf Adventures
Hanukkah, Brownie Day
★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ December 8, 2012 ★~Today’s Quote: Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our Light, not our Darkness, that most frightens us. – Marianne Williamson ★~Hanukkah: Tonight at sundown marks the beginning of the eight-day Jewish celebration … Continue reading Hanukkah, Brownie Day
Civil Aviation Day, Letter Writing Day, Cotton Candy Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ December 7th,2012 ★~ Today’s Quote: “Don't you like to write letters? I do because it's such a swell way to keep from working and yet feel you've done something.” ~ Ernest Hemingway ★~ International Civil Aviation Day: Air travel can be the bane of our very existence, but let’s face it—most … Continue reading Civil Aviation Day, Letter Writing Day, Cotton Candy Day
Elf On The Shelf Fun!
Cole grew up with the Brownies, small sprites that do helpful work while the household is asleep and enjoy small gifts of food. Cole’s Waldorf teachers introduced him to gnomes, elves, and fairies; and, of course, St. Nicholas, Santa, the Easter Bunny, and fall, winter, spring, and summer fairies all visit our home—but no Elf … Continue reading Elf On The Shelf Fun!
St Nicholas Day, Put On Your Own Shoes Day, Microwave Day, Gazpacho Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ December 6, 2012 ★~ Today’s Quote: "In ancient times, both Druids and Romans hung sprigs of mistletoe in their homes and places of celebration to bring good fortune, peace and love." ★~ St. Nicholas Day: St. Nick and his silent servant Rupert visit to our house every year. Click here for our … Continue reading St Nicholas Day, Put On Your Own Shoes Day, Microwave Day, Gazpacho Day
Day Of The Ninja,Sacher Torte Chocolate Cake Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ December 5th,2012 ★~ Todays Quote: Once, during Prohibition, I was forced to live for days on nothing but food and water. ~ W. C. Fields ★~ Day Of The Ninja: ( you probably didn’t even see it coming) In feudal Japan, ninjas were real, and really sneaky. Under cover of darkness, dressed … Continue reading Day Of The Ninja,Sacher Torte Chocolate Cake Day
Christmas Whisker: Rascal’s Show & Tell
Rascal wanted to show off her Christmas Whisker. She is growing it out. It has become so long that soon we'll have to wind it up into a little bun. We tried to color it red but sharpies don't work all that well on whiskers so I drew you an arrow. From the file... Katybeth … Continue reading Christmas Whisker: Rascal’s Show & Tell
Santa List Day, Brown Shoe Day, Dice Day, National Cookie Day
★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ December 4, 2012 ★~ Today’s Quote: Christmas at my house is always at least six or seven times more pleasant than anywhere else. We start drinking early. And while everyone else is seeing only one Santa Claus, we'll be seeing six or seven. W.C. FIELDS ★~ Santa List Day: Today … Continue reading Santa List Day, Brown Shoe Day, Dice Day, National Cookie Day
OH! Christmas Tree!
When Cole was younger and Joe was alive, I suggested cutting down our own Christmas tree. It sounded like such fun—a Norman Rockwell Christmas tree tradition. This was how I pictured our day: We would rise early, eat a hearty breakfast, dress warmly and drive off in our car singing Christmas carols. Once at the … Continue reading OH! Christmas Tree!