Advent Day TWO

Charlie has been so excited about the Elf! So far, every morning, he's been waking his big brother up. On this day Rafi said, 'just go downstairs and see, Charlie'!

So exciting! A message to attend the Kennebunkport Prelude!

Nana came with us... and braved the cold (though it wasn't too cold, thank goodness).

They were all sort of a nightmare so we were glad we didn't get there until 5:30... the lighting is at 6!

Lots of beautiful caroling. And then the lighting. Lovely.

And then we trekked back to the car. Poor nana had a bit of a nasty fall off the curb and bashed her nose and hurt her wrist. Some lovely people passing by helped her and the EMT came by to make sure she was okay. Thankfully she's a tough cracker and after they checked her blood pressure she was on her way.

Advent: Day 1

And Advent is back! Day One, and this little pesky Elf put in an appearance - giving us some clues this time. 

Raf was slightly terrified of the Elf... which is a slight irony as it was he (and Chaz) who were desperate for the Elf to visit. So terror mixed with an expanding dose of excitement

And this time a little note, too, on the chalkboard.

And then over to our dear Neighbor's house for some movie fun. 

Raf was over the moon about getting to hold TWO different babies.

Favorite Hike

Nana!

Nana arrived last Thursday! Everyone is so glad she's here... a complete Godsend with the children. She'll be here for 3 months. Hoping she wants to extend her stay :)