Ring out the old, Ring in the new

Photo of my son, airborne at the bike park. 

I've come to realize that BMX biking isn't only speed or tricks for the lads, it's poetry in motion, "with hope in their hearts and wings on their heels". Not a bad way to start the new year!

Oh Christmas Tree

Christmas Day 2012

Here is the tree assembled, 24 Advent windows plus a few trimmings.

Twenty-fourth day of Advent - Away in a Manger

Day 24 of Advent 

(Child in the Manger from Grandmother's Tree)

"The Child in the manger looks up through the sparkling branches..."

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas.

Twenty-third day of Advent - I Saw Three Ships

Day 23 of Advent

"I saw three ships come sailing in..."

Twenty-second Day of Advent - Anticipation

Day 22 of Advent

 (Teddy and Dolly Darlings, Grandmother's Tree)

These very dolls are on my tree, three of Hasbro's "Dolly Darlings" that were manufactured from 1965-68.  Every little girl in the neighbourhood seemed to have at least one.  We sometimes took them along to school, safely tucked in a coat pocket.  As in Grandmother's Tree, they have been roused from their year-long slumber to take their place with the other ornaments.

Twenty-first day of Advent - Fear Not

Day 21 of Advent

(One of a series of self-published Christmas card designs)

"Peace on the earth, good will to men

From heaven's all gracious King.."

Twentieth Day of Advent - Angels We Have Heard on High

Day 20 of Advent

(Angels  from Grandmother's Tree)

A chorus of angels for the tree, which is getting pretty full.

Cross-stitched Advent calendar, from Grandmother's Tree

The Advent calendar that was weighted with sweets just three weeks ago is lighter now, and the Holy family is getting closer to the stable, as are the figures of the wise men and the shepherds.