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!
Author: Katybeth
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!
National Roof Over Your Head Day, Apple Pie Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ December 3rd, 2012 ★~ Today’s Quote: There are some days when I think I’m going to die from an overdose of satisfaction. ~Salvador Dali ★~ National Roof Over Your Head Day: Last month we were grateful for our families, friends and health. It was, after all, Thanksgiving! One of the … Continue reading National Roof Over Your Head Day, Apple Pie Day
Safety Shaver Day, Apple Fritter Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ December 2, 2012 ★~ Today’s Quote: Beware of the young doctor and the old barber. ~ Benjamin Franklin ★~ Safety Shaver Day: Is it a coincidence that following No Shave November, we are celebrating Safety Shaver Day? I think not! Let's celebrate today by talking about a couple of great shaving … Continue reading Safety Shaver Day, Apple Fritter Day
Blue Pot Day!
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ December 1, 2012 Merry December! My computer had a meltdown yesterday, but thanks to the quick-working genius at the Apple store, I’m picking it up at 9:00 a.m., and then Cole and I are off to hunt for and collect our Christmas tree. This post is coming to you from my … Continue reading Blue Pot Day!