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Christmas at the Castle - Part 2

The continuing story of Baron and Naomi's Christmas at the castle with the Royal family....
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Paper Chains

So Naomi sat down at the table to help finish the paper chains....
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"I always loved making these when I was little..."
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The children hung on her every word....
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"My grandmother first taught me how to make them."
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"I've always enjoyed making them as well. Sometimes I think we should just save them from year to year, but where's the fun in that?"
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Then Ringo wanted to know.....
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"Did you really make these candy canes?"
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"Yes, I did...."
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"But how?  Mom always orders ours from the Bake Shop in the village. I really love them, but they only have them at Christmas."
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'Well, I have a special book full of recipes, and it has instructions on how to make them."
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"The cookie recipes are in there too...along with lots of other things Baron and I enjoy."
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"So...then....you could make them any time you wanted, and not just now at Christmas...."
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Snowflakes

Ringo didn't seem very interested in helping with the paper chains.
"It's too boring.  We make them every year."
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"Well, I have an idea for something else you might enjoy. Do you have any plain white paper?"
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So, off he went, and soon returned with several sheets...
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"If you cut a square, then fold it in half, then thirds, and in half again, like this, and then cut away bits along the two long sides..."
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"you get a snowflake!"
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Everyone wanted to try it....
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...and Naomi started putting them up on the window....
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Paige made a beautiful snowflake....
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But Ringo and Nami had a bit of a problem trying to fold the paper (like most people) so their snowflakes only had four points.... ​
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So Monica started folding the papers for them....
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"Now have a beautiful snow storm...right here inside...."
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A Little Help

The paper chains were finally finished....
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So Naomi and Nami started to drape them in the tree....
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But she couldn't quite reach the top of the tree....
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"Would you like some help?"
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Baron was back....
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"How are you doing?"
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"Good..."
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"They are such a lovely family...."
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"...and I've been having a very nice time."
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"I helped make these paper chains, but can't seem to reach the top of the tree...."
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"Here....let me help you..."
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the Snow Storm

"How was the foal?"
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"Good.  She was up and about, drinking from her mother. They are both doing great."
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Ringo tried to get his Dad's attention....
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"Dad!!   I want to show you something!!"
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"And how's everything here?"
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"Great. Your plan worked beautifully. By taking Baron away, we gave Naomi the opportunity to get used to us slowly."
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"We've been having a really nice time together..."
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"DAD!!!!"
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"You better go...."
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"He's really excited to show you something..."
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"Look!  We made a snowstorm inside!!"
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"Naomi showed us how to make paper snowflakes..."
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"I made that one!"
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"..and that one..."
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"....and this one..."
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"They are beautiful.  I've never seen anything like it.  But....I'm just wondering......where did you get the paper?"
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"....Ummm....from your office..."
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It seemed that Ringo had helped himself to a stack of parchment paper, reserved for special, royal documents, but Lawrence didn't want to dampen his son's excitement on such a special day. He'd discuss the paper situation another time.
​"It really does look very impressive.....just like a snowstorm."
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Shadow

Shadow, the King's 'dog' had followed the men back from the stable.
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Naomi, had always been rather drawn to animals....
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 ......and came over to take a closer look...
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"But...he's a wolf..."
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"Yes, he is..."
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"Papa found him when he was just a little orphaned cub, and brought him home. His name is Shadow."
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"He's perfectly gentle...and has never hurt anyone. He's the best 'dog' I've ever had."
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"He loves the children, and they love him..."
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Naomi was intrigued...
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"Hello Shadow..."
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"Seems he likes you..."
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*Continued in Part 3


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