Last post until November

By Christmas Eve, Athya was ready to roll!

 This photo speaks for itself.

Athya will return after Thanksgiving. See you then!

The Christmas Elf

A very dear friend surprised me by using my photos to make this video in December 2014. I gave him a hard time because he mispronounced Athya's name and called him a girl but I still treasure it.

Last minute prep

Time to start thinking about the big feast.

Athya helped make the fruit salad that is a tradition in our house.

Let's not forget why we celebrate!

Things Athya loves

Athya loves to play in the snow.

And so does his friends.

He loves my bunny too!

Music makes him happy as well.

So much fun!

Gingerbread house making time again.

Hello Mr. Bear!

Athya and Woodstock love to hear Snoopy play Christmas music.

Christmas time is here.

Igloos, snacks, and presents

Watch out for snowballs!

Snack time.

I caught Athya and Cow sneaking in the gifts.

Athya made up for it though and helped pack spiced pecans for our family party.

Gnomes, chocolate, joy, and Santa

Hey Rendon Gnome, are you a scout elf too?

Let's make chocolate covered pretzels!

Christmas brings joy.

 Old friends.

I love this little guy

Athya and Chippy share scout stories.

Don't you just love pumpkin roll.

It takes a big cup of milk to eat all those cookies!

The bell still rings for Athya.

On to 2015

Athya returned the day after Thanksgiving last year.

And he came bearing treats!

He was a big help in putting our Angel on top of the tree.

Athya found a new friend when he came back as well.

The fun ends for 2014

Athya doesn't miss a chance to go out in the snow.

Showing off the new White House Christmas ornament.

Reading about the birth of Jesus on Christmas Eve.

Last picture of 2014.

Candy and cold

It was hard for Athya to not eat all the candy while making a gingerbread house.

So instead he dove into a tub of candy!

Bundled up on a chilly night with his bear friend.

But an elf can never resist a little snow!

More from 2014

Athya loves a Charlie Brown tree.

 Snowball fight!

Time to warm up after playing in the snow.

Selfie with a friend.

The fun continues

Athya and Rudolf watched Rudolf the Red-nosed Reindeer together

Athya helped my husband check the lights

Then he helped me bag up some presents. So much work to do!

I came home from running errands and found Athya playing around with the reindeer.

Candy and friends

Yes, elves like chocolate covered cherries.

I wonder how much candy he snuck when making this gingerbread house.

Athya loves the misfit toys too.

Rudolf and Yukon Cornelius helped Athya show off his Jim Beam shirt.