Friday, December 30, 2011

Who Knows, Maybe He'll Be A Dentist

So, Will.  He is something else I tell you what.

A week or so ago, when he got tired of his first loose tooth just hanging around, he decided to take matters in his own hands.  Thankfully I had the foresight to grab my Flip so we could record the shenanigans.

Warning: don't watch if wiggly teeth and/or a child attempting to pull his own tooth with pliers gives you the heebie jeebies.  See also: I am a bad videographer.

For the rest of you non-whimps (hee hee), we thought this was hilarious.  I especially loved his reaction after he finally got the tooth out.  You'd have thought he'd just scored a touchdown in the Super Bowl.  Man how we love this fearless, take charge kid.

We also love knowing that his sister will always be in his corner, cheering him on!
 
Oh, and don't ask me why he was wearing that Burger King crown at bed time.  It's just how he rolls.  

Sunday, December 25, 2011

Saturday, December 3, 2011

Going Home for the Candle Tea

The kids and I headed over to Winston-Salem (my home town) yesterday to meet up with my Mom and attend Old Salem's Christmas tradition of the Candle Tea.

The women of Home Moravian Church have been doing the Candle Tea for decades. If you like history, singing traditional Christmas music, watching bees wax candles being made, eating Moravian Sugar cake and hearing the Christmas story, this is the place for you.

I love Old Salem and, if you have never been, I encourage you to plan a visit soon.
A little history.


The pedestrian bridge from the visitor's center


Home Moravian Church across the town square


Eliza Grace volunteered to sing the solo on "Morning Star," my all time favorite Moravian hymn
Bees wax candles being made for the Love Feast services


Taking a break to look at Salem Creek