eight is not enough

 We celebrated a couple of birthdays a few weeks back.

And while we have often told the girls that they must stop growing older we noticed that their behavior becomes slightly more naughty around birthday time. Well, this is why. Every year they get slightly older than the ideal age that we have set in our heads for what they should be. We have pledged to stop doing that. No longer will we say "Stop growing!" or "Stop getting older!" because they are eight! and everything right now is really great!

class pictures: second

moomin biscuits and tea

 It was noticed last evening that we had a tea set on display in the buffet that has never been used for as long as the girls have been alive! So without any further delay we had ourselves a little tea party. 

 Earlier in the day we found ourselves in Rochester at the Chateau Barnes & Noble where we sadly learned they are closing their doors. We were glad we could walk through one last time to see the medieval village decor.

 Oh, and the day before that we trick or treated.