Benjamin's 35th Party!

Photograph compliments of the wonderful Nathalie!!!!!!

Tom and I have touched this painting!

I love the girl bathed in light in the left foreground. Growing up, I always imagined I was that girl, small amidst all the big people. I have been thinking a lot about art, as I am giving an art lesson in Eowyn's class on Monday. I want to teach them that whatever their response is to a piece of art, it is as significant as that of a famous art critic, because each viewer is part of the painting's story!

Bens' 35th party was tonight. I have just washed up, and feel very pleased with the nice clean house. It was a lovely party - our last Bag End party. I am very thankful for our lovely friends here in Seattle, and shall miss them immensely.

Bathy-baths are lovely on a chilly fall day!!!!!!!!!!

creating a gingerbread house! Happy holidays!

Saying goodbye to good friends is sad...

Coco the witch in her school Hallowe'en play! Eowyn was the ghost in this play 2 years ago!