7th Day Of Advent

 We still have snow! So we were homebound again today which was just fine with us. 

We had a cat that wanted out in the snow and was causing mischief in this tree... 

 Drawing in the morning while we figured out the days plan.. Greta decorated some oranges with cloves and cut out some snowflakes..These two like to be busy, busy which is great but it is nice to fit in a cup of coffee before we start in on projects. 

Each year we do a gingerbread house so we finished that this morning. Our city is making/carving a carousel and the kids have loved seeing its progress since we moved so this year we also made a gingerbread carousel. 

 I think next year they may need to each make their own. They both REALLY get into this each year and I think they need one to call their own.. 

 The gingerbread carousel.. this was really hard to photograph.. it actually turned out pretty cute. I don't think the pics do it justice..you will just have to take my word for it. 

 finishing up the back of the house. We used ALOT of candy this year. 

 Gret's picture of Santa. Because of the weather, we didn't drive anywhere but originally we planned to take the kids to see Santa. When we asked them if they wanted to go they said they'd rather play at home or do something else.. Jeff was sad.. they don't love Santa as much as he does anymore... I told him it's o.k. They are growing up, these two.. poor Santa. The eldest hasn't written a letter this year..I think it's time to watch polar express! :) 

 The finished house. There is red licorice that looks like flames coming out of the chimney. A part of me really wants to try to make the pieces for gingerbread houses next year but I have heard it is tough.. I'm just crazy enough to try it. Let me know if any of you have any tips on making one. 

 Hot cocoa and popcorn after playing in the snow. We spent the afternoon snowshoeing and sledding around the neighborhood. It was fun but I am sore.. The snow still hasn't melted so maybe we will have one more day to play in the snow. Now it is time for more Christmas movies/shows...