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What in the world do pirates and Christmas have in common? I just heard an advert for a dinner show called A Pirate Christmas Adventure. A little more research and I learned that it’s in Buena Park over by Knot’s Berry Farm, you know that strip of “amusement” attractions that seems really out of place and looks like a bootleg Vegas. But back to the topic at hand. Really, pirates and Christmas? I am truly curious as to how they created a show that combine these two very different topics. I don’t remember a pirate being at the nativity, does anyone else?

Completely unrelated, Charlotte is 9 months today and here she is trying to scale the baby gate.

Basically she’s been out here almost as long as she was in the womb which is really odd to me. Thank the Lord she’s a healthy baby girl who’s enhanced our life experience so much.

Finally, what’s a pirate’s favorite Christmas carol? Haaaaarrrk the Herald Angels Sing

Billy, a very good friend of ours, crafted this beautiful jumbo diaper pin for my sister’s baby shower which will eventually hang in my nephew’s nursery.

To think that just a couple of weeks ago this was just a piece of wood waiting for someone to make the chopping down of a tree worthwhile. I am so impressed by his handiwork and all others who can craft this well…it’s inspiring. It also makes me feel good to give handmade gifts whether made by myself or those talented people who surround me. We plan on painting it and hanging letters that spell my soon to be nephew’s name from it. I will post pictures of the finished project along with shower pics later.

My suggestion for the day is to commission the talents of those around you. The finished project is a unique gift and is worth more than just mere money. Thank you Billy!

I’m going to chalk it up to the weather.  The beautiful melancholy overcast of autumn is making me sad (and it probably doesn’t help listening to Mason Jennings).  I’ve realized that since Charlotte is almost nine months she’ll soon need more than just nursing to grow and thrive.  I’ve introduced many pureed veggies and fruits none of which she favored or even enjoyed enough to take more than a few bites.  So last night I decided to buy some whole grain rice cereal to get her really going on solids and it was with this decision my sadness set in.  To be honest, I don’t want her to need food beyond my motherly nutrition.  I know that she’ll still nurse but I’m sad that my baby’s growing up so quickly.  Although, it did make me happy that she didn’t wolf down the cereal and still nursed throughout most of last night.  In fact, she didn’t seem interested in cereal at all :)  So hopefully this transition will be gradual enough for me to wrap my head around and to be thankful instead of sad.