This afternoon we went with Phil to visit our shut-in members. We had communion services and the girls delivered our Christmas cards.
My Kitchen Windowsill
December 10th, 2010 by Aubri
I’m happy to be participating in this linkup from Like Mother, Like Daughter. The window above my kitchen sink looks into our livingroom. I’ve always wanted a kitchen with a window above the sink that looks out into the yard or across the street or onto a meadow of wildflowers would be ok too, but I’ve learned to appreciate this window since it allows me to peek in on my babies as they play or fight or poke their brother’s eyes. Way better than wildflowers.
I don’t usually do much on this windowsill. I set a bud vase here (occasionally with a “bud”) and a bottle of lotion, but it mostly tends to be the place to dry little things I’ve rinsed or where dirty dishes coming out of Phil’s office await my notice. But during this season, I always try to make it pretty, to brighten up my dish washing! Maybe now I’ll work harder at making this space “prettier”.
December Daily: Day 9
December 9th, 2010 by Aubri
Lily and I read this book today during quiet time. The Bear family rides their “one horse open sleigh” to town and along the way pick up some of their friends. They cross paths with Santa and give him a lift since his reindeer are in bed with a cold.
I love some of the illustrations. Here are a couple of my favorites.
Our Advent “Wreath”
December 9th, 2010 by Aubri
I had to clean and redecorate our advent wreath this morning since the greenery was beginning to shed and look pitifully like switches. While it was in its naked state I wanted to take the opportunity to show you all the base that was designed and handmade by Phil. I looked everywhere for another advent wreath this year and was about to put down $30 for one I found online when he said he could probably make one for us.
He wasn’t able to make a circle so I wasn’t sure how I would make it look like the “wreath” I had in mind. I also didn’t have the materials to shape my greenery so I just placed it around the candles.
Here it is finished (with original greenery). I think it turned out nicely and am very proud of Phil for making this for us. Thanks Pookie!
