Christmas Ornaments

This year and those to follow, Eamon & Aine will receive an ornament. The ornament will reflect their interests, ideas or thoughts at the time.

Eamon - this year he received tractor. Eamon LOVES machines. He enjoys riding around in the car spotting farm equipment, construction vehicles and cranes. He has been able to identify various types for a long time. Whenever we go to Home Depot or the like, Eamon spends a long time riding the tractors. He really enjoys visiting his Uncle Jim and actually riding on a John Deere. The only thing better than tractors to Eamon is trains.


Aine - this year, she received a butterfly. Aine loves nature. When we went to the Butterfly Pavilion at the Desert Botanical Gardens, she was in awe. She would jump up and down and gigle in glee. She crouched down and studied the butterflys. One even climbed onto her shirt and then her shoe. We have visited the pavilion a few times to give her more opportunities to visit the butterflies. Now she will spot them on our walks as well as in our yard.

Singing

Overheard in the car. Eamon singing to the tune of "Frosty the Snowman."

"Thomas, the tank engine, was a jolly, happy engine....with soul"

Fireworks

Yesterday the kids and I were cleaning the bathroom. I sprayed cleaner on the mirror. Eamon piped up, "Hey, you made fireworks!"

Holiday lights in the Desert

While the kids & I were in TX, Dave strung the house lights. He waited to set up our reindeer until Eamon & Aine could help. Here are some photos of the endeavor.

Gilbert Concert and Tree Lighting

Last night we attended the Gilbert Holiday celebration. We missed the tree lighting, but we were able to ttend the concert. The kids loved it. Aine danced, twirled and ran around the grass. Eamon rolled down the hill, ran, and hugged Rudolph. It was a great evening.

Seed Mosaics

We made these near Halloween. I just forgot to post them.

Aine

Eamon

Heather

Cold Head; Warm Heart

Eamon's Other Book Nook