peacefull

 We are at my mums having a peaceful Christmas time.

Happy Christmas!

ice skating and tree decorating

We were ice skating outside.

We picked a tree for my in-laws

and the children did some decorating.

sing, sing, sing

At Kaari mall there were Christmas carols.

We sang to our hearts delight.

I observed

how some people were in their winter boots

and others in their fine wear. 

handmade

helping Santa

Today I wrapped 90 little parcels for Santas Grotto. 

This is one of my tasks as volunteer at the William Morris Gallery. Normally I guide school children around the gallery and talk to them about art. I am happy, that I have found here in London, my own thing that brings me pleasure and challenges me.

looking at shop windows

 John Lewises Christmas windons are the best!

cards

dough

It was messy and loud. It was great fun. 

We made gingerbread dough and cookies with friends.

Long since the others were gone to play with the lego, I had a cheerful helper in the kitchen.
I got a glimpse to what it would be like to have a daughter.

Angels on Regent Street

books

In the evening before going to bed we read books together. This month the stories are filled with elfs and snow. Joulusatuja was a book I found last year in Finland and could give now to my son as a little Christmas present. Besides readin books we are watching every evening Christmas calendar from Yle,  the Finnish BBC. The plot this year is extra thrilling.

glitter

I was at John Lewis marveling Christmas ornaments.

One of this years themes is Helsinki.

window decorations

The boys decorated our windows with a chalk pen.

just the two of us on Sunday

It is just the two of us this week.

 

We went  to listen to A Christmas Carol 

by Charles Dickens at Vestry House here in the borough.  

 

 My son joined in a snowball fight at the mall.

 We played at our friends play street.

 

He made a stick elf.