The clean slate

I liked the idea of a clean slate. A fresh start.

For some reason I was disappointed when I realized the New Year didn't bring a different perspective.

What Christmas brought

We are not quite ready to see our tree go... We cherish the moments spent beside it, reading, knitting and snuggling by the fireplace... all the while enjoying the new toys that Christmas brought.

 Some serious fun with K'nex!

 Great crafty gifts from Artterro.

A great board game: Dixit (thanks so much for all your great suggestions on my board game post!)

And this awesome labyrinth wooden balance board.

He went running 14 km on the icy/bumpy trails at -23! When he still wasn't back an hour after darkness had fallen, I was a bit worried since I knew he hadn't brought a headlamp. I was quite happy to see him walk into the house, even if he looked like that!

Christmas in pictures (part 3!)

He made a solar system mobile for his nephew. He worked 8 hours a day for 4 days on it. Then, he slept on the dinner table.

There was ice falling from the trees everywhere as we walked to the skating rink and the best hot chocolate ever (made with truffles). Then, there were games and an irrestible 14 months old mimicking our exclamations.

Christmas in pictures (part 2)

I felt like I was 5, 12, 18, 24 and 35 again - all at the same time.

Each age with its own beauty and hardships.

Christmas in pictures (part 1)

T'was the night before Christmas...

Last minute baking. 

Present making behind closed doors. 

Merry making. 

The elves are busy.

Wrapping gifts and whispering.

There is magic.


And the elves are waiting.