we're still celebrating

celebrating ethiopian christmas. january 7th is christmas in ethiopia...

though i felt kinda lousy all day, it was important for us to celebrate ethiopia's christmas as a family. the ethiopian tradition includes slaughtering one's own animal for the meal (usually a goat). we passed on that one and opted instead for ethiopian take-out. i had just enough energy to put an ethiopian scarf on the table and change my centerpiece for the occasion...

i actually really like the ethiopian coffee beans as the centerpiece. they look cool and smell great...

it wasn't much, but it was a "melkam genna."

we're also celebrating snow days. the kids were home today enjoying the snow. i was surprised long lulu made it. my little ethiopian isn't as wimpy as her momma. i love my snow bunnies...

"i can't put my arms down!"

and i love my snow buddies...

just got word that they will be home tomorrow too. so i guess my front hall will look like this yet again...

which is okay because i'd rather celebrate togetherness than cleanliness any day of the week. {though it would be nice to have both}