December 2016 Third Week

Lego Calendars Everywhere

Advent

The best laid plans go wonky! We had thought to show you five builds at a time. Well, that only works if you have five weeks. (giggles) So it worked for the first two weeks, but now it's time to catch up!

I'm showing nine builds! Well, eight because one door held a bag of accessories not bricks. We don't like those. Lots of little pieces to get lost. 

In the back left are the first five builds. The second five are back on the right. These are all the new fun things. Two gifts, guitar and stand, two chairs with muffin tray, a tea table WITH TEA THINGS, camera on tripod, wrapping table, record player, and the Christmas tree!

Here's an aerial view and you can see Emma and Naomi enjoying their tea.

Let's get even closer. It's too bad the table isn't big enough to hold the muffins and the tea.

What's your favorite build item? 

Holiday House Candles

We are so behind on the holiday house! Melody was supposed to show you lighting the third candle. you know, the pink one. She didn't get around to it. So I get to show you three and four!

So if you look closely you can see the flames on the candles are way out of control! Almost looks like a fireplace instead of candles. We talked about it and I'm going to replace the big flames, like this one.

With a yellow button; they'll look like this.

See our mini figure and house look much safer now.

The first two purple candles represented hope and love. The pink candle represents joy, and the final purple candle stands for peace. 

Those are the four weeks of Advent...now Christmas is just a few days away! What are you hoping for for Christmas?

Stop again soon. Have a nice day!

Philly Christmas Fun

The Weather Outside was Frightful

At Least in the Morning

This past Saturday Xyra and I met Lady Marvin of the Lamppost in King of Prussia then headed down to Center City Philadelphia. We moved the time back because the roads were a slushy mess in the morning. 

The Schuylkill Expressway moved along at a decent pace and we found a parking lot right across from Macy's! So we made it and got good spots for the 2 PM show. Not too far forward or too far back. 

The event staff in top hats kept everyone organized.

After the show we made our way to the Dickens Village on the third floor. We stopped so I could pose with the eagle! The detail on the statue is cool.

The maze through the store to the village was nicely decorated. I loved this tree. Sparkly!

We made it into the village. I could look into the shop windows. This one had toys.

And this one was the poulterer.

The wax statues were neat, but also a bit freaky. The hands were really big!
We didn't go to Santaland, but headed out to City Hall and the Christmas Village.
This is the tree at Dilworth Plaza by the skating rink. The ornaments are HUGE!

All around City Hall and in the courtyard were little shops. The market and especially this German stand made me think of Lady Jem.

Here's a look up from inside the courtyard. Neat architecture.

At the very center was a carousel! All three of us rode!

After I had to straighten my coat a bit and stopped for another photo. You can see the bright carousel lights behind me.

Then we walked down to Reading Terminal Market. If you're hungry this is the place to go. They have ev-er-y-thing! Cheesesteaks, seafood, diner food, Chinese, Thai, Indian, patisserie and boulangerie, fresh foods, gifts, kitchen gadgets, PA Dutch jams and jellies and salads...and TEA!

Lady Marvin picked up some pu-erh and we chose a lychee black tea. 

In the center was an interesting train layout. Unfortunately, it needed better attendants taking care of it because there were a few derailments in the tunnel.

Lady Marvin ordered a cheesesteak "whiz witout" to take home for dinner and we picked out two scones and a raisin croissant.

After that we walked back to the car and headed back to King of Prussia and then home.

Had a BLAST! Despite the weather and hope to go again next year. Do you have any traditional Christmas or holiday events?

Best wishes,

Decorating a Tree 2016

From Basic to Fancy

Grace, Kaya, Lea, 2 or more

Is this the right spot for the tree?

Looks great.
Where are the decorations?
I think Lanie's homework is on the decoration box. (giggles)

Yes, here they are!

At least the lights aren't tangled.

Garland next.

These are fun.
Great colors.
Hand me the pink one, please.

Red will be perfect here.

This green is ready.

Looks good. Why do we have a black ornament?
That one is in memory of everyone who passed away throughout the year.
Oh, that's nice.
[moment of silence]
One last thing.

The ANGEL! (laughing)
Done.

Selfie time!

(laughing) Looks like the angel is photo bombing!
(laughing)

Do you have a Christmas tree? Is it up and decorated? What is your favorite ornament on your tree?

Thanks for stopping! À bientôt! Tchau!

Birthday Greetings 2016

Happy Birthday...

Gramma Enne

Do you know anyone who was born on December 13? Maybe today is your birthday. Sending happy wishes to all. 😊

Best wishes,