December has brought us cold, rain, and several days of snow; woods walks; time with friends; an epic kitchen project; legos and stop-motion and movie making by Ashton (if you want to see her work, her blog is http://themockturtlesworkshop.blogspot.com/); Christmas decorating and traditions at home and at church; a visit from Matt’s parents for his Navy Band concert; Ashton’s choir concert (which was so very exciting for her); Christmas Day in all its glory; and, as usual, a good bit of family togetherness.