{23 - DEC}

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after dealing a bad virus and a some snow,
we decided it was best to move our campfire and smores indoors.
So we roasted marshmallows over a candle with a christmas movie.  
candlelight meals with friends are so special during this time of year!
T and I were the only ones healthy enough to make the Light Parade in Stockton this year. 
It was cold, but fuN!
homesickness = lots of baking! 
Sprits are my favorite.
we joined other homeschoolers and a few primary schools 
for a Rockin' Christmas Concert in Middlesborough.
E was chosen to go up on stage to help with the 12 days of Christmas!  
First Annual Family Candy Cane Hunt
He just keeps loosing teeth!
Tried my hand, solo, at the kids' favorite christmas cookie. 
I was told they were as good as Nanny's, so I'll count that as a the highest praise!
Ugly (L). Ugliest (middle two). Uglier (R) 
This years winners at the Annual Keith Ugly Christmas Sweater Party!
Our home was so full and it was so FUN! 
Merry Christmas Jumpers!
Glow Stick Walk
We go around after dark enjoying the lights and displays around the town. 
Taking in every second with this girlie! 
She got her acceptance letter to the local primary school and begins in the new year!
She's done SO much hard work this year and has come such a long way. 
SO PROUD OF HER!
Art Day!
We painted and designed manger scenes for decorations
Missional Community Group Party!
M has designed a WW1 trench for extra credit this term
Could not be more grateful for this woman and her weekly work with Norma! 
Pauline, we love you so much!
pretty much what our kitchen looked like for the month of December...
Rainbow Clouds!
Ever seen them?
They are a rare occurrence but we were blessed to see them TWICE in one week. 
they stopped us in our tracks. 
Literally, I pulled over by a nature preserve just so we could stand in awe of the beauty. 
It's a beautiful mix of the northern lights and rainbows
homemade playdoh brings all ages together!
grooming time! he doesn't mind a bit ...
Santa Sleepout '23
Christmas Eve walk with friends and there those awesome clouds were again!
Christmas Eve's Shephard's Dinner was held at Harty Rd. this year. 
We enjoyed it all cozied inside and even opened gifts from Memaw & Papa there. 
a little smell of home for Christmas morn!
Happy Christmas Morning!
T turned 11!!! 
All he wanted was a day playing video games with his best friend ... 
so that's exactly what he did! OH and pizza - lots of pizza for lunch 
Schafer got an epic chew toy for xmas. 
He's a big fan of it too 
New Year's Eve walk. 
Our last day of 2023 was spent in the moors at Cod Beck. 
We wouldn't have had it any other way. What a way to end the year. 
Even got some blue sky!
this was the beginning of December - it looked like Narnia

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