Enjoying the Arts

Zane had his first performing arts experience this afternoon. His cousin Ben (Big Ben) did an incredible job. And it was really neat to see and hear It's a Wonderful Life as a radio performance. Zane was left saying "Uhhh . . . "

Let It Snow!

Let it snow! Let it snow! This is one of Vanessa's favorite songs of the season. And frankly, it was nice to see white stuff for a moment, and it might be cool to have on Christmas Day, but I'm ready for spring. :) The weather is just too frigid . . . and frightful . . .

Zane will just have to wait for his first snow experience.

Vanessa wants to eat snow all the time. I strongly discourage it since her places for scooping it up are sometimes questionable.

Designer Tree

With lots of patience and lighthearted fun, these two designed the tree perfectly: 

Vanessa: "It's perfect."

Yes, my daughter is wearing a spring dress. Her choice.

Yes Vanessa . . .

 . . . there is a Santa Claus . . .



This is the very moment she's been anticipating for the last few weeks. She's rehearsed with me what she would say and do: "I will say it's a pleasure to meet you. Then I'll ask for my Dora house." When it came her turn she got very excited. Once on his lap she smiled, cleared her throat and was ready to talk. Then he talked, in a deep voice . . . and Vanessa covered her ears. But with a little encouragement, she made her request and then ended the visit on a good note . . .

And Zane didn't need to visit with Santa -- he knows his ever so cute toothless grin puts him at #1 on Santa's list.

And Vanessa doesn't mind . . .

                                                           

Christmas Elf

Vanessa dutifully helped with Christmas cards this year.

 She even placed stamps. She loves the post office.