Come What May and Love It

We Had a great Christmas this year. It was kind of hard knowing that Leif will probably not be with us next year. The children and I tried to give him gifts that will be useful for him while he is gone. As for the children's gifts, they get 4 things and what ever comes from Santa. The 4 things have to fall in these categories. Something you want, something you need, something to play with and something to read. L's want was slippers Need was a dress to perform in for Junior Miss. However, it had to be specially ordered and is on back order. It will not be here till middle of Feb. Thus she got to open a box with a picture of it. Play with was a puzzle game. Read was 2 books. Chicken soup for the teenage soul and The Thief Lord by Cornelia Funke. D's want was a cookie press. She loves anything to cook with Need was new shoes. You can't live in Idaho with only open toe shoes. Play with was scrap booking supplies. read was a historical book on the Salem witch trials. (she l