Christmas at StrongStart

 

Tissue paper wreath made by Tahi and Samson.

This year at Christmas time there was boundless creativity at our local North Vancouver StrongStart. Our local co-ordinator, Mandana, had found a magnolia branch that had broken off a tree and was lying on the sidewalk, so she brought it in, set in a pot with some rocks, and we had a seasonal tree to decorate. We proceeded to create many different ornaments, some of which reflected our respective cultures, until we had a gorgeous tree.  We also created with felt, made a playhouse out of a box and one morning, when everywhere in North Vancouver had snow but us at sea level, one of our Strongstart dads and his son brought snow on the roof of their car down from their place up on the hill,  then proceeded to build a snowman in front of the window. It was very special.

  Here's a toast to a very special place with many wonderful people. The inspiring creativity, friendship and homey feel at our local StrongStart is something to cherish and I'll look forward to another great year there.

Santa's legs sticking out of the chimney.

Flower on the windowsill.

Samson trying on Santa's beard.

A very happy santa!

David and Samson adding some hair to their snowman.