Entries Tagged 'holidays' ↓

Thora coined the term “cousin-friends” because you see cousins on holidays. Thus friends you share holidays with are “cousin-friends.” Paul brought everyone a roll of nickels for some fierce dreidel spinning competition. Eric cooked up a huge pile of latkes. There was silliness and fun. The candles burned and it was a light night in the dark time of winter.

The kids lit sparklers and ran in big loops through the backyard. There was also a pool and plenty of patriotic snacks at this BBQ party that celebrated what’s good about America like family, cookies, and resistance against the policies of our current administration.

The flashlight Park District Egg Hunt

New Pajamas

Santa gave Ezri a plush Tacocat. palindromes!

Eric rocking his new Hawaiian shirt given in anticipation of the luau themed daddy daughter dance at Ez’s school.

Ezri added the ready whip manes to her magical unicorn pancakes.

YAY! Christmas

One more unicorn for the herd (Ezri’s new book told her the proper term for a group of unicorns is a blessing but I like herd).

New totebag with unicorn sized outer pocket

Ivan and Ezri exchanging gifts. Yeah, he got her a plush unicorn which he knew she would like. She does.

This is Ezri at around 8:30 Christmas morning. She has been given a candy cane to eat because she’s been waiting over an hour for Ivan to wake up.

Though Hanukkah ended days ago we played a Hanukkah themed role playing game, spun some dreidels, ate a lovely meal, played with the costume box, and generally enjoyed ourselves.

Ezri really likes her new plush puppycorn and kittencorn. Magical horns are no longer for unicorns only.