I started decorating the tree last night, but got in a few more ornaments as soon as I woke up this morning.
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I started decorating the tree last night, but got in a few more ornaments as soon as I woke up this morning.
One of our traditions is to find the rainiest day of the month and then go get our Christmas tree. It makes the mission extra special.
I located the best tree on the farm and sent Daddy to work cutting it down.
I also found this cool tree that I could stand under.
After we put the tree in the car, I noticed the farm map!
So then, despite it getting dark quickly, I had to walk all around looking for the douglas, grand, noble, and nordmann firs. I even found a few scotch pines!
It was light out as we caught the Dartmouth Coach at the bus station, and dark by the time we were in the air over Boston.
Thanks for having us, Grandma and Grandpa!
Fireplace!!! (We are thankful for fireplaces.)
I spent the afternoon at the Montshire Museum of Science, where I’ve been once before. But this time, I did all new things.
I got to make a bubble wall…
…and a bubble dome.
I watched air bubbles float up through liquids of different viscosity.
And slid pennies down this huge funnel.
I got to put my hand through fog…
…and put balls through this maze of air tunnels!
It was snowy and icy outside, which was my excuse for the perfect day of lounging around.
Grandma and I had a “draw off,” which will become our new evening tradition while I’m here.
A place I requested we go to was King Arthur Flour in Vermont. It’s tradition!
It’s not Thanksgiving yet, but they were already set up for Christmas.
On our first full day in New Hampshire, it snowed!
It was cold and slushy and I managed to stay outside for about ten minutes, but I packed a lot in. Like making tiny snowmen with Grandpa.
And sledding down Winter Hill Road. I wonder why they call it Winter Hill. Hmmmmm…
It had been longer than usual since I’d been on on airplane, so it was time to hit the air again!
This time, I took my very first red eye to visit Grandma and Grandpa in New Hampshire. I get very excited when I see the list of departures.
Then we waited for the TSA escort that helps us get all my liquids through.
I did a lot of the usual…hanging out on the people mover…
…going to the play area…
…trying to avoid Mommy when she asked me to pose by this statue.
We took off at 10:45pm and it didn’t take me too long to fall asleep.
But I did wake up in time to take this picture as we approached Boston Logan International Airport.
I wasn’t done sleeping, though. I got in a few more winks on the bus ride to New Hampshire. My first red eye flight was a success!
For Halloween this year, I dressed up as my classmate, Maddie! I made my costume myself, sticking flowers to my clothes and creating a “blankie dress” (Mommy helped with the safety pins.)
First, I went trick-or-treating at my neighbor, Suzi’s, house.
This house was so scary, I ended up not even ringing the doorbell. I just got outta there!
This one was much better.
Once again, my pumpkin bucket was so full, I could hardly carry it by the end. Another successful candy grab!