Adventures at Weathertop

25 : Merry Christmas

The Weathertops woke this morning to a lovely, sunshine-y, wintery day...a pristine and sparkling Christmas morning.

It did not take the little ones long to rally the troops and gather them under the tree.

There was something under the tree for everyone.

Hitty Dauphine enjoyed peeking at all the goodies in her stocking.

She found all kinds of sweet treats to eat!

Hitty Too played Santa and distributed all of the gifts.

"Is this for me?" Jem asked Mrs. Witherwax, trembling with excitement.

Sophie took a moment to look at the Baby Jesus nestled into his manger.

Hitty Boo received a paint set and a wooly lamb.

"Jem! There is to be no riding your skateboard in the house!" Mrs. Witherwax reminded Jem sternly.

"Oh! She's beautiful!" Sighed Sophie lifting her doll from its place under the tree.

I guess there were surprises for everyone afterall!

Merry Christmas

to all of you,

from all of us!

"Hey! Hey! Unto you a Child is born!"

(Just a little reinactment from The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson. One of our favorites.)

24 : Christmas Eve

I don't know about you, but the Weathertop household is a busy place on Christmas Eve...last minute shopping, a little baking, a bird roasting slowing in the oven.

After dinner, Mrs. Witherwax sent the girls caroling to get them out from under her feet while she made all of her last minute preparations.

Their first stop was to Lilly's cottage.

Lilly was delighted to have guests and offered them some tea, but they were intent on their business.

Loosey Goosey took advantage of the distraction at the front door to have a sip of Lilly's tea.

Silly goose.

After they'd slugged through the snow and visited all of their friends to wish them a Merry Christmas, the girls went home. Mrs. Witherwax hurried them all into their nightgowns and tucked them warmly into blankets. Then she served them hot chocolate and read them a bedtime story.

"Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house..." She read melodiously.

"...Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse."

"The stockings were hung by the chimney with care. In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there."

"The children were nestled all snug in their wee little beds, while visions of sugar plums danced in their wee little heads..."

Well...you know the rest.

It looks like Alice is hoping for a second story.

Mrs. Witherwax graciously indulged her.

After their stories, all of the Weathertops tripped happily off to bed and of course went right to sleep so Santa could come...

...well, most of the Weathertops did. I guess some were a little too excited to sleep.

"He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle.

And away they all flew like the down of a thistle. 

But I heard him exclaim, 'ere he drove out of sight,

Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night."

 

Happy 24th Day of Advent!

No more waiting; tomorrow is Christmas!

23 : Wrapping Gifts

***Please note: This was not the original post I wanted to share with you today, but the weather, or more accurately, the ambient lighting in my house, prevented me from photographing my original idea...I will try to bring it to you at a later time.

As the days left before Christmas quickly wane, the need to start wrapping up gifts becomes more urgent. I am ashamed to say that I have NOT started yet and this fact weighs heavily upon me. I did, however, give the dog a bath, so I haven't been idle.

Hitty Dauphine, unlike me, took a little time today to get her gifts wrapped and sorted.

I am sure there will be more of this activity in the days that come.

Happy 23rd Day of Advent!

There is only 1 more day before Christmas!

Yikes!

Are you ready?

22 : The Fourth Sunday of Advent

Today, the girls lit the fourth and final candle on their Advent Wreath. Christmas will be here in just a few more days!

Sophie has been so attentive every week during the candle lighting...I wonder what she is doing.

Ah! Nothing can beat the purr of a soft, warm kitten.

Happy Fourth Week of Advent.

There are 2 days left until Christmas.

 

 ***Please note that I did indeed light birthday candles in my dollhouse. It was done with much care, planning and orchestration. Please do not try this at home.

You can find more of these Advent Wreaths in My Etsy Shop.