Advent 2016 - Day Twenty

Henry offered to take Ollie to his Nursery today but before that happened, he wanted to surprise Ollie.

Where are we going?  Ollie asked.

It's a surprise.  Henry tells him.

But what surprise?  Ollie asks.

Well it wouldn't be a surprise if I told you before we got there!  Henry replies.

Here you go!  It is the Advent Calendar we have been opening.  Would you like a turn today?

Pleeeassse!  Ollie shouts.

Henry held Ollie while they looked for the window for today.

Here, let's move this box over to the side so you can reach the window for number 20.  Henry says as he moves the box.

Henry helps Ollie get back on to the box.

Now can you see a number 20 - that is a 2 and an 0. Henry explains.

Ollie looks and looks and finally with Henry's help finds it.

Henry holds him up so he can reach over and get the little package out.

Ollie looks at the package with Henry watching over him carefully.

Ollie looks puzzled.

Sweets?  He asks Henry.

No. Henry replies.  These are Lego pieces you have to put them together to build something.

Here, let me help you.  Henry sits down beside Ollie and starts putting the pieces together.

Both boys look at the pieces they have made.  

Again very odd pieces.

What's this Henry?  Ollie asks as he holds his piece up to put on the scene.

No idea Ollie.  It is a mystery!  Henry replies.

Don't like mysteries.  Ollie says.

Well that's okay Ollie, it is just part of the fun.  We might be able to work out what they are soon.  Henry tells him as he puts his arm round him.

Can we go now?  Ollie asks.

Pieces are silly!  Ollie says.

Sure Ollie, I'll take you to Nursery now.  Henry reassures him.  

What a shame Ollie didn't get something a bit more exciting in the package today.  Henry thinks to himself.  I bet Nigel was also pleased he didn't get changed out of the King Henry V costume to open today's window!

Sew, Sew, Sew - Summary on Friday

Well it has been a rather productive week for me sewing wise.

Dresses have been made, only one of which has been modelled so far.

This pretty dress was seen in my 'Pretty in Pink - 2016' post

There is also a blue one and a purple one in the same print.

Some more dresses....

Some tops....

Jean shorts and shirts for the boys have been made.  Of which some have already appeared on 'Henry's Fashions for Boys' for sale page, the rest soon to do so.

Ollie is pleased to have a shirt like the older boys!

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Some other fashions have also been sewn.

This pretty dress for my MSD Blue Fairy

A pleated 'school' skirt and shirt

A cardigan...

...which finishes off the outfit was completed and buttons sewn on.

A short sleeve cardigan made to go with the sleeveless dress made the other week.

So all in all a very productive week indeed.

Advent 2015 Day Five

Ollie, I have a surprise for you.... Peggy Sue tells little Oliver.  It is a secret though Ollie, so you mustn't say anything....

Ollie looks up in adoration - Peggy Sue always has the best surprises!

Ollie takes Peggy Sue's hand and off they go....

Henry stiffles a giggle... he knows Peggy Sue is up to something so this morning he was going to be prepared.

Look Ollie!  Peggy Sue says.  Won't this be fun to open?

Ollie looks at the fun looking box in amazement.  Both are oblivious to Henry hiding behind the Advent Calendar.

Ahem... Henry says as he steps out.  

Peggy Sue gasps, caught in the act .

Uh oh... she thinks. 

Ollie looks up surprised to see Henry there, bewildered about how he suddenly appeared.

What do you think you are doing?  He asks, trying to put on his sternest voice.

Peggy Sue looks down trying to think of a suitable reply.

Um...well...I thought it might be Ollie's turn to open the Advent calendar window today,  she mutters behind her hand.

Is that right? Henry says.

Peggy Sue feeling a little bolder replies....  Yes, as he is a boy, and a toddler, I thought he might need supervision.

Henry looks down on Ollie...Would you like to open the window today?  He asks.

Yes pwease.  Ollie replies.

See if you can find the number five Ollie.  Henry says.  Do you know what it looks like?

Ummm...Ollie searches for what he thinks a number five might look like.

Peggy Sue helpfully points him in the right direction.

That's it Ollie.  Well done.  Henry says encouragingly as Ollie reaches down to the window.

Here it is!  He exclaims excitedly. 

Peggy Sue helps Ollie as he reaches in to pull out the little gift.

Look Henry!  Ollie says while waving his arms around.

He quickly rips open the packaging.

Gwoves!  I gots gwoves to keep my hands warm.

See my new gwoves Henry? 

They are not gloves Ollie.  Peggy Sue tells him.

Ollie looks up astonished. 

What do you mean they aren'ts gwoves?  He asks with a puzzled look on his face.

Peggy Sue explains they are armoury for the horse.

Ollie is still puzzled...he doesn't quite understand - he is sure they are meant for his hands.

Peggy Sue sits down beside him, and shows him how the armoury fits the horse with Henry looking on.

See, this part goes over the horses head and neck - this is to protect the horse from danger.  Peggy Sue explains.

This part is his saddle and rump protection.  Peggy Sue says as she puts the rest of the armoury on the little horse.

Ollie looks on in amazement.  Henry is also slightly amazed - he didn't know Peggy Sue knew much about that sort of thing.

Ollie puts the knight on the horse.

Doesn't he look good?  Henry says to Ollie.

Wasn't that fun?  Peggy Sue asks Henry.

It was, although I still think you are rather sneaky.  Henry tells her.

But it was worth it, they both decide as they watch little Ollie enthralled by the knight.

I likes this.  Ollie tells them...can I opens another window?  

Uh oh...I hope Peggy Sue hasn't started something here....

Not today!  They both say together.