Change is a-comin'

Visions of Gingerbread Cookies

Three of 4 ornaments I have up so far. I think this decorating thing is going to be taking a bit longer this year.

Redo of Katie's carseat

When Logan and Alyssa got the carseat out of storage in the garage to get it ready for Evie's arrival, they found a bit of the padding was removed and one of the holes that the straps go through was enlarged thanks to some sort of critter. Alyssa called to see if there was any way of repairing it. Yup there was.

They laundered the pieces and she and I went shopping for fabric. Since the upper part of the liner was unscathed we looked for fabric that would go with the spring green. This is the result. I think the fern pattern with tiny flowers is just perfect!

We are planning on recovering the hood part the next time they are down. So Lyssa bought a grey with spring green dots to coordinate with the fern fabric. I had her buy way too much so I was able to make the matching double flannel blanket! All ready to welcome the little bundle.

Church nursery cubby

We have been attending our church for over a year and a half. After many visits to the nursery over that time the nursery staff wanted to assign a permanent number to us. Because Alyssa was the one registering Rowan at that time for his class the cubby was labeled "Godsiff". So when Garrett started attending more often he too became a Godsiff. Henry visited multiple times in a 2 month period so he was named an honorary Godsiff as well. Poor Katie, though an actual Godsiff, still had a temporary tag. I'll have to talk to the staff there to let them know that Rowan & Katie will be moving. Then all of our grandchildren will be probably become Hilmans.

It's not easy to wait

We've been having issues with these guys tearing around after church while we wait for Harlan to finish his sound stuff. Yesterday we made them sit on the edge of the platform. Even as they were focused on their misery, directly behind them was one of the coolest displays of the manger I've ever seen. I love the straw, rustic feed box and the star above it. Just lovely!

I wonder how many people back in the time of Jesus' birth were wrapped up in their misery as well and missed the significance of the perfect gift that came to us.

We will be doing some extra reading about the true meaning of Christmas in the days ahead. Yesterday was the first Sunday in Advent so now is the perfect time to start anticipating.