We've started a few new traditions as the season progresses. New advent calendar activities. Making heaps of things by hand, and of course, buying handmade things. And always, the elusive "In front of the Christmas Tree" portrait. Oh well. One day… Continue reading More Handmade Christmas Goodness!
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Getting Christmas Ready!
Let the kids decorate the tree, they said. It'll be fun, they said. Actually, it was fun! They loved it! After they hung 90% of the ornaments in the lowest three branches of the old van Hulst family tree, we finished up our Christmas cards. And after they were in bed, 80% of the… Continue reading Getting Christmas Ready!
December, also known as ‘The Blur’
Sorry for the lack of posts. I know Christmas and New Years have come and gone. But I hope you are happy and healthy so far this year! Seriously, December is pretty much a write-off for our family. Jacob's birthday, the boys' birthday, Christmas parties, Christmas, New Years. It's madness. So here is the crazy… Continue reading December, also known as ‘The Blur’
Speaking of holidays…
December is a HUGE month for us. Jacob's birthday, the boys' birthday, Christmas, New Years, friends and family visiting, the parties and BBQs that happen almost every single weekend... Huge.I'm starting early. Sort of. I started making bows - last year! But I have a list a mile long of everything else I need to… Continue reading Speaking of holidays…
Boy-Made Wrapping Paper {Kid Crafts}
We are all about exploiting our children for cheap labour. Willem has taken on the role Lead Laundry Assistant. Most mornings after breakfast, he can be found pulling laundry from the hamper and putting it into the washing machine. He has to have some training in wools vs cotton and darks vs lights, but with… Continue reading Boy-Made Wrapping Paper {Kid Crafts}
Merry Merry Christmas one and all!
What a lovely holiday we have had here in Wellington! Christmas Eve day was spent waiting for Jacob to finish a short work day, listening to christmas songs, and reading The Night Before Christmas! Christmas Eve was pretty icky weather, rainy most of the day, gusting winds, but Jacob being a brave cook, headed out… Continue reading Merry Merry Christmas one and all!
Christmas Love..
Finally some Christmas photos! We had a lovely time, our first Christmas in our new house... even with no furniture. Our fantastic little tree from the Aro Street Community Centre.Peanut Butter Cookies for the Dog Park Party? Such a lovely time!!Post Dog Park Sleepy.Christmas Dinner. Go Jacob with his Manuka Honey and Orange Glazed Ham. Fantastic.The new… Continue reading Christmas Love..
The belated Holiday Recap
Yeah. I know. Late as usual! We had a lovely week off, hanging around the house, gardening, I did some drawing, J did some baking. Good times. :)Bruce aka Scrappy Do. He enjoys a good army crawl.My fancy new cheese board J got me for Xmas! It's stunning, so was the cheese.Jackal, maybe Nigella? Minus… Continue reading The belated Holiday Recap
Wednesday’s Wish List – Rustic Holidays
Let the holiday festivities begin!1 & 2. kellystreetvintage3. sejoe4. PatinaPosh5. NestaHome6. Bluebirdlane
*finally. on holiday…
I hope everyone had a beautiful Christmas! I've chatted with the family back home, and yes, I am jealous they had a white Christmas - Jacob and I had our first Christmas alone... with Timmy of course! It was lovely!My stay-cation started with a new van Hulst Christmas eve tradition... Tandoori Chicken that Jacob marinated… Continue reading *finally. on holiday…
