The Sleigh Has Landed

"It is in the imagination with which you perceive this world, 
and the gestures with which you honor it." - Mary Oliver.

Our annual Solstice party was delightful and in a blink it was Xmas. I made all mater of tasty eats during our winter break.  We had Marcella Hazan's cabbage soup on xmas eve, Chocolate bread, hot out of the oven Xmas morn and our usual Tomato Risotto for xmas Eve.  The jolly ole elf waited til near midnight to be sure the mancub was asleep before placing gifts beneath the tree. My son bounded into my room at 3:23 am squealing, “MOM wait til you see what Santa left in my stocking!” I mumbled that I was happy but go back to bed until daylight. He went back to bed then was up at 5 am. I finally crawled out of bed near 7, made myself a giant latte sprinkled with juniper sugar and watched him merrily unwrap his gifts.

 

Decking the halls...

Glass hinged ornaments to contain the tiny fallen nests I found. 

S is making me a spider ornament for xmas!

He said it was the best xmas ever.

Latte with juniper sugar sprinkle.

The best red lentil curry.

Galaxy smoothy bowl.

Tea from Myri

Grape Salsa!

To you and yours.

December: Wintering

“You are the root of heaven, the morning star, the bright moon, the house of endless Love.” - Rumi.


We get a dusting of snow to set the mood.  Our solstice party was joyous and we took the children on a lantern walk in the forest.  It's time for flannel sheets, and comfort foods.  A mysterious envelope arrives from faraway lands.  Santa arrives, and I'm awakened before dawn by the man cub holding a stocking full of treats.  "I'm shaking with excitement", he exclaims.  I open beautiful gifts left under the tree for me by friends.  Deep gratitude infuses the season.  We begin winter break with the new Star Wars movie.  Our home is a bustle with friends at play.  We brave the cold to watch the supermoon rise above the treetops.  The close of the year was peaceful and joyous.

Solstice lantern walk

A friend's post that started a chain of #metoo

Pre-dawn Christmas mawn

A hand painted plater from the Bayuk family.

Winter break cinema : Star Wars

more lovely gifts from lovely friends...

 

 

Super Moon Dec 2017

Decembering

Wherein there was a tree trimming with his besty,  a visit from Santa, festive foods, a magical tote from a talented fried, a solstice party, ice skating and a neighborhood bonfire...