'Twas the Night Before

After setting out a plate of cookies for Santa, and a bundle of carrots for his reindeer, the kids checked to be sure the stockings were hung where he would find them.

Of course Elfonda and Zenawii had them sit for their annual Christmas Eve picture in front of the tree, but when bedtime was announced all three begged to be allowed to wait up for Santa. They had full intentions of staying up all night if need be, even though little Neelie was already looking mighty tired.

It wasn't long at all before Neelie was carried off to bed, sound asleep. 

Peanut and Flame didn't quite make it either.

He Sees You When You're Sleeping

Flame is reading one of his favourite Christmas stories to the girls.

It's not 'supposed' to be a horror story, but little Neelie looks worried!

I think it might be that line about "He sees you when you're sleeping."

You don't think her bedtime thumb sucking habit puts her on the "naughty" side of the list, do you?

Flame's Fireplace Magic

Flame is really proud of this accomplishment! Peanut and Neelie are suitably impressed as well.

Flame did very well when tested on his skill at creating a fireplace where none previously existed. This is usually a talent reserved only for Christmas Eve but Elfonda has encouraged him to practice prior to the big day.

Happy Halloween!

Neelie, Elfonda, and the weird, faceless new ghoul wanted to drop by to wish you a Happy Halloween!

Unless the torrential rain we are experiencing lightens up I don't think we will be having many Trick or Treaters at our door. Of course those that do go around might be getting more than the usual amounts of candy as people realize they have purchased too much.

Just an update to say that the final Trick-or-Treater tally was 27.