Winter events

December started out with the State Lego League Competition. The team did great this year, I was so impressed with what they accomplished. My two boys are at the bottom left of this picture.

It was looking like a pretty mild winter, and we were wondering if we would have snow for Christmas. We got hit with a mega-blizzared and suddenly found ourselves with 18 inches overnight. Tree branches were down all through the neighborhood, and other areas lost power. The schools and university closed, which meant shovelling for Sean, but play time for the kids.

Asher and Sylvia had a good time making snow forts under the snowy bushes.

We have a very tolerant dog, Maya. Sylvia likes to try dressing her up, and just before this picture was taken, she looked like a beautiful princess. When I tried taking the picture, she shook the crown off, and called it a day.

Sylvia loves arranging our Nativity scene. Often there is a "My Little Pony" and several zoo animals (elephants, zebras, etc.) lined up along with the wise men.
This morning though, it looked normal, until I inspected it closer. The smallest Russian stacking doll was laying in the manger. When i noticed Baby Jesus was missing, I asked Sylvia where he went - fearing he was lost! She said she had put him in the Matryoshka, in the place of the baby doll.
Well, it certainly gives the scene a little international zest.