"Why does Rafi (or Harriet) get to........?"

This is a frequent refrain, from our second child! It must be a common utterance with middle children, always aware of what's going on around them and their place in the order of things, plus the dread of potentially missing out on something!!

Our sweet Charlie (with dinosaurs).

Advent: Day SIXTEEN

A new one in the books - A Very Vegan Christmas with some very favorite friends. <3 nbsp="" p="">

Advent: Day FIFTEEN

This was a new addition to the Advent festivities. The Magic of Christmas. And it was indeed magical. We headed to some friends first for some Thai food and a play date, and then after dropping the wee ones of at home, we headed to Portland for a wonderful evening with one of Raf's good friends and his family. Such a lovely evening. 

Advent: Day FOURTEEN

Hot chocolate and new Christmas books in bed. One of the best. 

Advent: Day THIRTEEN

Always a good one - lights by car - and a quick something to at at Run of the Mill. Trying to get pics of these kids isn't the easiest.. this was also a late one, after soccer practice. 

Just ONE good pic, Hatts?

"THAT'S NOT VERY NICE, CHARLIE!"

One of a few new sayings that Hatts directs towards Charlie once their playing gets a little out of hand or Charlie has done something/anything to irk Hatts!

Advent: Day ELEVEN

Baking with Chaz and decorating the baked cookies with everyone. 

Chaz used the mixer for the first time.

Just a little bit of icing was eaten.