Christmas at the Castle - Part 2
The continuing story of Baron and Naomi's Christmas at the castle with the Royal family....
Paper Chains
So Naomi sat down at the table to help finish the paper chains....
"I always loved making these when I was little..."
The children hung on her every word....
"My grandmother first taught me how to make them."
"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?"
Then Ringo wanted to know.....
"Did you really make these candy canes?"
"Yes, I did...."
"But how? Mom always orders ours from the Bake Shop in the village. I really love them, but they only have them at Christmas."
'Well, I have a special book full of recipes, and it has instructions on how to make them."
"The cookie recipes are in there too...along with lots of other things Baron and I enjoy."
"So...then....you could make them any time you wanted, and not just now at Christmas...."
Snowflakes
Ringo didn't seem very interested in helping with the paper chains.
"It's too boring. We make them every year."
"It's too boring. We make them every year."
"Well, I have an idea for something else you might enjoy. Do you have any plain white paper?"
So, off he went, and soon returned with several sheets...
"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..."
"you get a snowflake!"
Everyone wanted to try it....
...and Naomi started putting them up on the window....
Paige made a beautiful snowflake....
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....
So Monica started folding the papers for them....
"Now have a beautiful snow storm...right here inside...."
A Little Help
The paper chains were finally finished....
So Naomi and Nami started to drape them in the tree....
But she couldn't quite reach the top of the tree....
"Would you like some help?"
Baron was back....
"How are you doing?"
"Good..."
"They are such a lovely family...."
"...and I've been having a very nice time."
"I helped make these paper chains, but can't seem to reach the top of the tree...."
"Here....let me help you..."
the Snow Storm
"How was the foal?"
"Good. She was up and about, drinking from her mother. They are both doing great."
Ringo tried to get his Dad's attention....
"Dad!! I want to show you something!!"
"And how's everything here?"
"Great. Your plan worked beautifully. By taking Baron away, we gave Naomi the opportunity to get used to us slowly."
"We've been having a really nice time together..."
"DAD!!!!"
"You better go...."
"He's really excited to show you something..."
"Look! We made a snowstorm inside!!"
"Naomi showed us how to make paper snowflakes..."
"I made that one!"
"..and that one..."
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"....and this one..."
"They are beautiful. I've never seen anything like it. But....I'm just wondering......where did you get the paper?"
"....Ummm....from your office..."
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."
"It really does look very impressive.....just like a snowstorm."
Shadow
Shadow, the King's 'dog' had followed the men back from the stable.
Naomi, had always been rather drawn to animals....
......and came over to take a closer look...
"But...he's a wolf..."
"Yes, he is..."
"Papa found him when he was just a little orphaned cub, and brought him home. His name is Shadow."
"He's perfectly gentle...and has never hurt anyone. He's the best 'dog' I've ever had."
"He loves the children, and they love him..."
Naomi was intrigued...
"Hello Shadow..."
"Seems he likes you..."
*Continued in Part 3
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