The words of Valerie Griswold-Ford

Thursday, December 22   Molly had decided to move the castle to the tea room early, so she would have some room to work in the kitchen. But also, she…

Wednesday, December 21 “So, what do you think the Advent castle will have us today, Mom?” Gideon asked, as they walked through downtown Carter’s Cove to CrossWinds Books. It was…

Tuesday, December 20   Molly and Schrodinger had been up since 6 am, and had been at the bookstore since 7. Tuesday was normally their day off, but today they…

Monday, December 19 “We’re sure there is a 19, right?” Lily asked doubtfully, as everyone continued to look for the number. The Advent castle was being stubborn today; they had…

Sunday, December 18 “Did you guys have a good time last night?” Molly asked, as she brought the Advent castle into the tea room. “It was the BEST,” Gideon said…

Saturday, December 17   “You look nervous.”   Jade looked at herself in the mirror again, and her eyes met Jack’s as he came up behind her. “Hopefully only you…

Friday, December 16   “Just a hint?” Drew teased, and Molly laughed at him.   “No,” she said, starting to roll small balls of dough and setting them out on…

Thursday, December 15   Can you believe that it’s Christmas in only ten days? Schrodinger asked, as he and Molly walked down the street towards St. Michael’s Church. It’s really…

Wednesday, December 14 “I love snow days,” Gideon announced, leaning back against Jack’s side in the pile of children, dog, and CrossCat. They were in Schrodinger’s extra-large cat bed, cuddled…

  Tuesday, December 13 They usually slept late on Tuesdays, since Molly and Schrodinger had the day off. It had been harder than normal to get out of bed this…