Our Christmas 2012 - Mūsų Kalėdos

Preparing for the celebration...

{decorating the Christmas Tree with Traditional Lithuanian Straw Ornaments}

 {involves singing}

 {posing}

 {making cranberry garlands}

 {making cookies}

 {drooling over the Christmas dinner preparations}

 {special cranberry drink "Kisielius"}

 {lots of tasty fish dishes}

 {Kūčiukai - special cookies for poppy soup}

 {of course, we have to have the traditional pickled Herring}

 {if you don't have a fireplace in your house...no problem....make a faux one;-}

 {the Candles are lit and fire extinguishers are standing by}

 {Christmas Eve celebration with friends}

{A Christmas Cracker ready for 'Popping'}

{crackers 'popped' and crowns on}

 {some heads are in need of more adjustment than others}

 {anticipation grows}

 {Santa's helper getting help reading Santa's handwriting}

{let the treasure haul begin!}

XOXO,

Jūratė

Winter Wonderland in Schiller Park

                                                              Finally snow in Ohio!
                                           We bundled up and headed outside to play...

                                                               {catching snowflakes}

                                                                   {sledding fun}

                                                      {new winter statue in the park}

                                               {of course have to make snow angels}

                                                           {...and some icicle licking}

                                                         {isn't this snow amazing?}

                                                                   {all dressed up}

                                           {Beautiful winter day in German Village}

                                       I hope you guys are enjoying last days of old 2012:-)

                                                                 Happy New 2013 Year!