Monday, January 5, 2015

the most wonderful time of the year

Wow. The month of December was completely filled with songs, joy, magic, and delight. Everywhere we went Finn pointed out reindeer, Santa, snowmen and elves. He sang carols, looked for flying reindeer, and marveled over the giant blow up lawn ornaments around the neighborhood. (Not in our yard, though it did cross my mind to buy and display 20 after seeing the joy on his face.)
Since putting the decorations away, Finn still brings me his toys and asks if we can wrap them up and open them again. He also hides little goodies around the house and giggles in delight when he "discovers" them from the elves. This is the first year since my own childhood that I've relished the magic included in this holiday.  I hope he keeps it for a long time. 

Clarissa is a reindeer who visited the Wonderlab, our favorite children's museum. Finn whispered to her at the end of her show, "Fly up into the air, please"

letting off a little energy on Christmas Eve

And working on his defense

Finn's friends (and their lovely families) came over for cookies on Christmas eve.
Clark got a few shots of the loot




Finn chooses some cookies to leave for Santa. 
Merry Christmas!! 
This gift was a hit :)
Looking the part of a mac truck driver

Puzzle complete! Let's do it again.

If I could find half the joy in ANYTHING that Finn finds in this toy ambulance, my life would be complete.
Following Christmas, Finn and I took a short day trip to Columbus, IN to visit a cute children's  play space. Finn befriended a little girl visiting as well, who filled him in on an important peice of information: an ice-cream parlor next door. We went. It was a very big deal. 


 

And ringing in the new year
Here's to sparkle in 2015!!!







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