Posted on December 25th, 2015 by mountain girl | 6 Comments »
We had such a great day together at home. The kids popped out of bed early and opened some little presents in the morning, which was very exciting and included things like Superhero Chutes and Ladders, Thinking Putty, and Quidditch goggles. David gave me an American Giant hoody in a deep strawberry pink/red (which I […]
Posted on December 23rd, 2015 by mountain girl | 5 Comments »
Yesterday we got an unexpected little snow to celebrate the beginning of winter. I gave chocolate chip cookies in the mountains another try–but the altitude obviously hasn’t changed lately. We affectionately dubbed them “waffle cookies” and scarfed them all. Zia is helping me make that messenger bag she wanted from Oliver + s. We made […]
Posted on December 15th, 2015 by mountain girl | 7 Comments »
Last Saturday was the Winter Arts Festival in our town. I called in on a whim four days prior and found there was one space left, just for me. 🙂 I signed up, applied for a tax number, and by Saturday I had everything ready. Setting everything up! After helping me set up, David took […]
Posted on December 8th, 2015 by mountain girl | 5 Comments »
Cash got a haircut yesterday, and we barely recognize him. I miss his hair (I knew I would) but he was having a hard time keeping it out of his eyes. It grows fast, and I’m looking forward to the slightly shaggy stage that will be here before we know it. Meanwhile, we’re having a […]
Posted on December 4th, 2015 by mountain girl | 4 Comments »
Yesterday we attending the schoolkids’ annual Tommyknockers celebration. The kids decorate the town tree with handmade ornaments, then walk to the opera house and listen to a storyteller. On the way out the “Clauses” hand out goody bags. Cash got one, too, and was beaming from ear to ear until he opened it (he thought […]