Winterfest Selfies

Just when you thought you were done with spending time outside in the cold in the middle of winter, it turns out your sister is down to get out again and pose with you.

Red and green in the Winterfest lights, two elves with a natural photogenic talent.

Lights, Sparkles, and Snow

I’ve been waiting for this day for too long not to make a grand entrance out of it. I picked out the outfit and the hair dye a few days ago, and I don’t want to say it’s a look I’m more invested in than I was for prom, but it’s up there.

On the porch of my pool house, I’m the only dash of red in a landscape of peaceful blue sparkles.

The Magic of Winterfest Eve

The night has fallen at last and the myriad of lights around shine brightly in the clear air after the snowstorms. It’s a snowy fairy wonderland, a truly enchanting time. You simply cannot pass by our house and not break into Winterfest carols, which is how you know that everything is perfect, even if the singing skills are not.

It’s Winterfest Eve!

 

(Also, we maaaaaay have gone overboard with the decoration.)

The Sun Sets on Winterfest Eve

It’s the most magical time of the year: the anticipation is brewing in the air, a stark contrast against the stillness, and peaceful air of the neighborhood. All blizzard has died down, just in time to enjoy this beautiful sunset on the snowy lands.

Just a Peek…

Cléo is also worried she and her twin won’t be fans of what we got them. She thinks she’s being discrete sliding into the living room and snooping in the boxes but Nounou spilled the beans but I’m trained in uncovering mysteries and picking up on clues.

She looks happy about what she sees, though, which is good for everybody. 

Just a Peek…

Cléo is also worried she and her twin won’t be fans of what we got them. She thinks she’s being discrete sliding into the living room and snooping in the boxes but Nounou spilled the beans but I’m trained in uncovering mysteries and picking up on clues.

She looks happy about what she sees, though, which is good for everybody. 

My Turn

… one gift for Cyril… one gift for Cléo…

It’s my turn to place my carefully-wrapped gifts near the tree. I’m self-conscious. This is my first year giving gifts to my siblings as a money-earning, actually grown-up adult. What if I’m out of touch? What if I lost track of what they like?

Too late to change now anyway. And I spent so much time thinking about them. Guess we’ll see tomorrow.

My Turn

… one gift for Cyril… one gift for Cléo…

It’s my turn to place my carefully-wrapped gifts near the tree. I’m self-conscious. This is my first year giving gifts to my siblings as a money-earning, actually grown-up adult. What if I’m out of touch? What if I lost track of what they like?

Too late to change now anyway. And I spent so much time thinking about them. Guess we’ll see tomorrow.