Here are my pages for day four.
This is from the playground we went to in the afternoon, I just wanted to capture it.
the back.
and the pages from the train of lights.
the back.
inside the envelope are the tickets for the trip.
and when I open the flap.
and the back.
Happy day 4.
We just came back from riding the Train of Lights in Niles, CA. It was magical and wonderful and fun and even Aurelia didn’t complain too much despite missing a nap and staying up past bedtime.
This train was decorated inside and out with Santa and carolers and everything.
I loved all the decorations and if it weren’t for taking care of Aurelia I might have taken 1000 photos. As it is, I took 112.
David loved it, too.
And here’s the litte boy. Seconds after this he was off the carseat and on our laps for the rest of the trip.
And here are my three boys. Loves of my life.
December daily page and the weekly movie coming tomorrow! Too tired to move now.
Here are my pages for day three.
This is a simple one. About making ornaments yesterday.
and the back:
And a closeup.
Yey for another day.
Jake snapped a few photos of the three of us this morning. I love them and their imperfection.
And this one. I love how his wings are folded but out.
My boys.
And one of just Aurelia.
Trying to achieve some peace and calm today. This week went by too fast, I need time to slow down a bit.
On another note, my class started today. Yey!
Yes, still stuck on the ornaments but this is a special one. We made this one today, David and I. Well mostly David.
While I attempted to accomplish some work, Aurelia and David played together.
And then Aurelia went around and put everything in his mouth.
Yep this was in his mouth seconds later.
And then as he napped, I took a short break to help David make some ornaments. He made a total of 5 different ones but this one is my favorite.
Still feeling out of sorts but hoping it will pass before the week is out and I can settle into some sort of routine. Let’s see…
This week’s download is a set of holiday themed circles. This was a request. If you have ideas of things you’d like let me know. Here is what’s in there:
You can download it here: holiday circles set download.
You are welcome to play with these as much as you want and use them anywhere you’d like. You are NOT allowed to sell them ever. You don’t have to but I’d appreciate a link back if you do use them.
This is part of a weekly digital download series. They are posted every Wednesday. You can find all of the ones that were posted here.
Here are my pages for day two.
David decorating the tree.
For the back, I wanted to do something fun so I made a tree using some fabric and adhered some beads. That’s it.
And here’s a closer look:
Still not on top of our schedule and todos but working on it.
Here are my pages for day one.
I really loved the fabric on the page so I didn’t want to cover it. I just added a little angel and sewed pearls around her head to give the feeling of a halo.
here’s a closer shot:
And then on the back, I put the photo that I love from our trip and journaled right on the photo. Sweet, simple and colorful.
I am trying to keep it simple and focused on words and photos.
I made this layout with A Million Memories December kit (which is stunning).
Journaling reads:
When David was born, everyone told me how much he looked like your Daddy. “He’s like a copy of Jake,” they said. “Really? You couldn’t pass one gene on to him?” asked my sister. But I was happy with that. I loved your dad and I thought he was really good looking and I didn’t think as highly of my looks. So, to me, it was a blessing that our little boy looked exactly like his Daddy.
And then you came along. For a while, it was uncertain whom you looked like. My mom kept asking and I just said I didn’t know. Until a few months ago. I was looking through some of my childhood photos and I came across this one. When I put it next to the one of you I had just taken, it was perfectly clear to me that you were an exact copy of me. The resemblance was stunning.
Considering how I felt when David was born, you might think this made me sad. But it had the exact opposite effect. Seeing you, seeing how cute you are, how wonderful and lovable you are, made me feel better about myself. If I looked like you, maybe I was sweet and pretty and cute, too. You, my little boy, did the unimaginable: you made me feel better about the way I look.
It might seem shallow, but I promise you it’s anything but. No one has had the ability to make me feel as good about myself as you managed to do. Just by being born.
Thank you, little Aurelia, for all the gifts you brought with you. For opening my eyes and helping me see things differently. For helping me see things better. For the gift that you are. Thank you.
Happy December! I am already way behind but still delighted that December is here. And will continue to post ornaments for a while. I love them too much.
Here’s David opening his advent calendar. We have a cheap-o one Jake got from the pharmacy. It’s just the daily act of the little indulgence and having something to look forward to.
And Aurelia is sitting there, observing us all the time. He’s such a joy, such a delight to have around. His giggles give us endless pleasure.
More to come tomorrow. I am supposed to be sleeping and have so much more to do.
 I have been meaning to read The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society for months. When I was pregnant and my sister was visiting, she bought the book for a friend and I started reading it then but never really got into it. So I shied away from picking it up for months but last week I decided it was finally time.
As it turns out, it was absolutely delightful. I loved the format of letters written back and forth among multiple characters and the stories and the characters were very colorful, lovable and fun to watch.
Had I known it was sort of about the second world war, I would likely have not touched it at all. It was a relatively small part of the book tone-wise but still anything about that bothers me. In the end, I am glad I read it and would highly recommend this pithy yet quick read.
You’ll have to endure photos of my ornaments for some time. I love them and I can’t take enough photos of them. Sorry in advance.
I’ve officially moved downstairs so I can smell and see the tree while I work. I spent the afternoon working at the dinner table and Aurelia, who doesn’t seem to want to be anywhere but right by me lately, decided to play right under the table.
And then David joined him, too.
All while I was having a video conference. Nice eh? And when he finally ventured away, it was towards the kitchen where there are too many things that he shouldn’t be going near. So I had to give up on the table and move to the couch where there’s lots of open carpet. (and the Christmas tree but that’s going to be an adventure either way.
I put some small lights in the other living room, too, which is where our stockings live.
Those weird green lights on the stockings are from the UV filter on my lens, gotta remember to take that off. Today was very unproductive but I did take Aurelia to the doctor and he’s gained 1.5lbs in the last month. The doctor had wanted him to gain at least a pound so we’re good! Still at 12% but he wasn’t worried. Aurelia got his second flu shot and didn’t even flinch.
Here’s to a more productive tomorrow. December, here we come!
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