Wednesday, December 31, 2014

Christmas in Cornwall


We spent last week in Cornwall, on the southwest coast of England. We rented a house and had a very relaxing Christmas holiday there. The location was absolutely gorgeous!


On Christmas Eve we explored the area a little bit before it got too dark. The kids got new pajamas and we had a nice cozy evening together. Christmas morning included lots of Lego building, movie watching, and playing.


We went out on a walk to the beach, which was only two blocks away! We explored the beach and walked along the rocks and cliffs, and watched people surfing. It was a beautiful, sunny day.


On Boxing Day we visited the Eden Project, an indoor rainforest. It was really neat, and the perfect thing to do on a rainy, rainy day.

On Saturday we visited Tintagel Castle, the ruins of a castle built in the 1200s, also linked to the story of King Arthur.  It was built on the edge of a cliff, and the view was incredible. It was cold and so, so windy, but I loved it so much.

It was the perfect Christmas holiday, and we can't wait to go back and explore Cornwall some more!

Monday, December 15, 2014

'Tis the Season


For the first year ever, I am actually prepared for Christmas! Presents are made and bought, our packages made it to the states in plenty of time, cards are mailed, and I have actually been able to enjoy a bit of December. We've been busy with school activities, lots of parties, and putting up decorations and doing crafts. The kids can't wait to be done with school in a few days.

We are going on a nice, relaxing trip for Christmas, and I can't wait! All I want for Christmas is to not have to wake the kids up for school for a couple of weeks, and I guess some new socks would be nice. :) I'm so grateful for what I have, and I'm trying to not wish away these days in dreaming about the future. We are trying to help our kids focus on the real meaning of Christmas, and that there are so many more important things than new toys and games.
We wish you all a very merry Christmas this year, wherever you are! We hope you have health, happiness, and joy this season!