Elves Get Working Early

when they have a baby brother or sister on the way during Advent. No secrets are being revealed here but you might enjoy the workshop atmosphere. Full-sized rolling pins are a bit unwieldy and sticky and toy ones lack heft. O preferes a water bottle.

Noah spent a whack of pocket money on some good-quality paper on which to express his Christmas Cheer. It was hard to invest in paper when there are so many other ways to splurge: hot chocolate, crepes, LEGO, chewing gum. But his better nature won out, encouraged by the security of 12 chocolate bars, 9 lollipops, and 3 miscellaneous items stockpiled in his Halloween haul.

23 seconds peace for the workshop forefolks as the industrious elves lost themselves in the joy of creation. Rocking Horse in the foreground was not made by these elves but looks on happily anticipating the reception of their work.