Advent 2016 - Day Nineteen.

Peter partially changed out of his cowboy outfit to get into the spirit of Christmas and met up with Henry and Rory.  

Henry tells him all about their Advent Calendar and asks him if he wanted to open today's window.

Of course!  Was the reply.

The boys help Peter look for number nineteen.

I think I have found it.  He tells them.

Yes, indeed I have.  He climbs on the box, reaches over and opens the window.

Hmm, what have we here?

Rory watches on with curiosity 

Peter keeps the suspense going a little longer before he opens the packet.

With the bits in front of him, it doesn't take him long.

Look!  He says.  Henry looks over his shoulder.

It is a little oven.

I think that is what is supposed to go with yesterday's figure.  Henry tells Peter and explains about the grumpy looking fellow that Rory made yesterday.

Rory brings over the little man.

Yes, look he can put these in the oven to cook! Rory says.

So that is one puzzled solved.

Although the boys are are enjoying making up these Lego pieces, there seems to be such an odd bunch of characters and items in this calendar.  The theme is rather odd, and not quite what we expected.  Still Lego is Lego and I am quite sure it will get a lot of use throughout the year and not just at Christmas.

Matching Sasha & Gregor Outfits.

This week the theme on the Sasha Morganthaler Facebook page is 'Matching Sasha and Gregor' Outfits.

I thought I would look back and see what the boys and girls have here.  It seems we have a few, mostly made by myself.

Annie Matilda and Christopher William always like to wear matching outfits.

This is what they like to wear in the cooler weather - I made these clothes for them when they first arrived.

They are a sweet couple

The really like the 2014 Sasha Festival Souvenir outfits.

In their matching Christmas outfits.

Next up is the outfit I made for the Sasha Festival Auction last year.

Modelled by the delectable Sophia and Peter

This outfit 'Check Mate' was also made last year (SOLD)

Modelled by Sophia and Henry

Next are the little matching outfits shown last Friday 

Pukeko Fun - these colourful NZ birds are seen pretty much everywhere you go, along the sides of roads, motorways, near beaches etc. in New Zealand.

Modelled by Thomas and Susan

Up and Away - anyone for a balloon ride?  Really?  Thomas looks surprised!

Another fun NZ print - 'Koru' a Maori design.

I wonder if I have any more?  

Advent 2015 - Day Fourteen

Peter finds Daniel and Henry waiting around for him.

Yeah, you have arrived. Henry says.  It is your turn today to open the Advent calendar.

Howdi there.  Peter says in return.

Peter looks intently.

It doesn't take him long to spot the window with the number 14 on it.

He wastes no time in opening it up.

Pulling out the little package

Giving the two swords to the knight

Placing him back onto the scene.

There, he looks well prepared to fight anything now. Peter says to the other boys.

He certainly does.  Daniel and Henry both agree.

Fourth Sweater, Cap & Socks set

I have finished the fourth sweater, cap and socks set and it seems Peter has claimed it for himself...he couldn't wait for a matching cap to go with his other sweater and socks...I think he was a bit worried that I wouldn't have enough of the yarn left...I think he might be right as I looked today!

Again knitted with the fabulous Waikiwi yarn that I got while in New Zealand, a mix of NZ Merino, Alpaca and Possom which gives it its warmth.

Sideways view of his cap which he is pretty pleased with.

The colour suits him nicely I think.

Showing off his socks!

Trying to look 'tough'.

Now he is ready to join the other boys.

Playtime!

Before rain stopped play today a group of boys managed to get outside to ride their bikes, and skateboards.

Rory has grabbed the scooter.  

Gwilym is pleased to have his matching socks that as Henry predicted were indeed knitted up for him last night!

Francis is thinking about riding the bike.  

Looks like Gwilym has abandoned the skateboard and headed off to ride the tricycle that Bobby was riding.

You can't ride it like that.  Bobby tells Gwilym.

Why not?  It is easier like this.  Gwilym tells Bobby.

Henry and Peter discuss skateboards...

...while Peter gets ready to use his foot to get a little speed.

In the meantime James has decided to ride the bike Henry was originally riding.  It seems Gwilym and Bobby are still in discussion about how to ride the tricycle!

Oh okay!  Sighs Gwilym

He tries to get on the tricycle the 'proper way'.

See!  It is too difficult to ride this way.  He tells Bobby.

Bobby reaches out a hand to steady the tricycle.

Connor is riding another skateboard, whilst Daniel and Hamish are still in deep discussion.

Gwilym is still struggling to get on the bike...

I give up!  He cries. I just can't do it.  I told you it was easier to ride it the other way.

Bobby agrees with him.  You are right.  Do you want to ride on the back while I pedal?  He asks.

Gwilym hopes on the back of the bike and holds on to Bobby.  This is much more satisfactory.

Yeah go Bobby!  He yells.

Not in my ear Gwilym!  Remember you are just behind me.  Bobby tells Gwilym.

Hamish and Daniel look like they are getting quite animated.  I wonder if they are discussing the plans for the tree house.

The boys had a grand time outside and Henry's scheme of getting them all together in one place so they could start discussing the tree house building project worked as Daniel and Hamish started discussing ideas straight away.  As the rain started to come down they put all the bikes and skateboards away and sat down with some morning tea, paper and pens to draw up some plans.