Cousins

We are fortunate that we got to spend time with all of the girls cousins, aunts, uncles, and grandparents at Christmastime this year. Even though we don't get to see Kieran and Uncle John often, the girls had a great time playing and reading with them.

O Christmas Tree

A week before Christmas we headed out to the land we own on the other side of town to get our Christmas tree, as we've done almost every year with the girls. It was bitter cold but sunny, and there was snow so deep that the best mode of transportation was by sled.

This year's tree, waiting to be carefully packed into the car.

After some revitalizing hot cocoa and snacks, the girls were excited to hang up the lights and ornaments. They were very good at helping each other put the ornaments on the branches.

Just add water

Two parts corn starch to one part water. It's more like a liquid than flubber, and just as much fun! My favorite part was watching it run through the metal strainer. Bridget believes that it is a great material for body art.

Chester Greenwood

The inventor of earmuffs, Chester Greenwood is one of Farmington's most famous citizens - after snowboarder Seth Wescott, of course. To celebrate Greenwood's achievement the town puts on a parade in early December each year. It's a great excuse to get outside for a bit in September, and just as much fun as the 4th of July parade...although a bit chillier. Below are the girls sitting in Doug's lap, all bundled up.

Lots of people wear earmuffs, and they appear on almost all the floats:

Usually there are all kinds of entries in the parade, but the bitter cold this year seemed to deter some of the regulars like the draft horses and larger-than-life puppet troupe. The girls were just as thrilled to see a snow plow:

...and Santa!

Snow Day!

We're all home from school. The perfect day for a sled ride with your sister!