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It was magical. More than I ever could have imagined. I cried last night watching all these wide-eyed little girls take it all in, and then I cried all over again this morning looking back at it all. Because I'm kind of a crier...and I'm okay with it.
It really felt like the North Pole.
I took a few pictures during the day before the girls got there...
...but the magic unfolded about a billion fold once the stars came out.
And then little girls, dressed in their jammies, began to arrive and the rest was history.
It all started with the Reindeer Food Bar--a buffet of reindeer treats for the girls to choose from to make their own special blends for Christmas Eve (a tradition--you sprinkle it in your driveway Christmas Eve to lure the reindeer, and then they have something to munch on while Santa's in your house). Oats and raisins, bread crumbs and cocoa...and special ingredients like glitter and flying powder.
And then a letter from Santa. He told the girls he had lost some things in our neighborhood and needed some help finding them.
The girls were happy to help, eagerly assembling into a long train. They set out with flashlights, scouring trees and lawns and sidewalks for Santa's cocoa mug, his pocketwatch, Rudolf's collar, Mrs. Clause's cookie sprinkles and a long list of other lost goods. Santa's so irresponsible.
Found his cocoa mug!
And that pocketwatch.
Somewhere between the end of our driveway and the first lost treasure, the crowd errupted into excited squeals. They spotted an elf, running fast across the street, diving into bushes with a jingle. My cheeks were aching--I laughed, I cried, I couldn't stand it. I wasn't sure how the elf would go over--there was the small chance of the Traumatic Christmas Party Bust of 2012 that sent kids screaming and crying back home--but I couldn't have asked for a better response. They went bananas--the lose-your-breath kind. They smiled, they pointed, they excitedly screamed. I teared up when I saw one of the girls run, beaming, to her mom. "I saw him! I saw him! I saw a real elf! I really did." I knew they'd probably never forget that moment. We never saw that elf's face, but he was with us, zig-zagging quickly a couple driveways ahead and suddenly disappearing.
We returned home for milk & cookies.
There was music playing, mamas smiling, little girls trading cookies, and the entire time, I kept thinking...today is absolutely my favorite day.
It's not a Christmas party until someone reads "'Twas the Night Before Christmas..." (thank you, Dad, for adding so much magic to our party).
And the girls each brought a gift to exchange.
Party favors: Homemade Pillow Spray. I found several recipes online and ended up using water, 12-15 drops each of Spearmint (I liked it better than the peppermint) and Eucalyptus essential oils and a tiny bit of alcohol (vodka works) to keep the water and oil from separating. I found the spritzer bottles in the travel sized toiletries at Walmart.
We finished the night shimmying and shakin' our groove thang to Christmas carols in the driveway. Past our bedtime, just the way it's supposed to go.
I've been smiling ever since.
"He who can no longer pause to wonder and stand rapt in awe is as good as dead; his eyes are closed." ~Albert Einstein
Friday Photo Dump:
Chris Schuette CD winners:
#33, Alisha: Oh man, those kissy sisters are too cute! What gorgeous little ladies. I love love love the photos.
#221, Melissa: Never, ever, ever enough kisses in a home. Way to go Hamptons...kiss away, kiss away, kiss away all!
#4, Courtney: Aw, I love that you commented about loving that picture so much your heart hurts. I tell my lidos tht as I'm rocking them to bed some nights . . .'i love you all the way to the moon and back 600 million times, I love you do much my heart hurts so good with love'.
#181, Meredith: Love the bit about the eggs and red glitter...so my world right now!!
#71, Jen: Maybe I'm immature, but your comment when Nella was showing Laynie her food made me laugh out loud. They are SO cute
#267, Sara: Love your blog; have been distracted with life and haven't read in a while! So refreshing to be back! Love the "sea food" pic :)
#153, Kathleen: Reading your blog makes me want to live in Florida. Thanks for sharing.
#11, Katy: This post made me laugh. Thank you it was very much needed today. Love the pictures. :)
#241, Susan: What a special treat to be able to savor those moments with your girls! I also love to find new musicians. Thanks!
#43, Michelle: How cute! I love Florida in winter for the simple fact that days like that can still happen. Nothing beats a cold beach day playing in the sand. And the kissing pictures are the cutest!!
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Returning sponsor, Every Scrap Countz (maker of those adorable crocheted headbands) has something new in her shop, and we are loving it, especially since it comes at an appropriate time when our temperatures are finally dropping enough to allow cute head wear.
Enter the owl hat.
Lord have mercy, I love my girls in hats, and this one is especially lovely with its colors, its braided ties and those cute pointy ears.
Use Code KELLE for 15% off, and one comment will be randomly selected from this post to win a free owl hat, courtesy of Every Scrap Countz.
Have a great rest of the weekend.
ADDENDUM: Party Details if you'd like to recreate some magic.
Invite--I designed it and had it printed at WHCC. Girls were asked to bring a flashlight and a $10 gift to exchange.
Milk Bottles--Starbucks Bottled Coffee drinks like this one. Available at grocery stores. I just saved the bottles, removed labels (use a little Goof Off), and washed.
Retro Straws--my favorite Etsy party novelty shop, Hey Yo Yo. I order stuff from them for all my parties. Their shop is loaded with inexpensive adorable retro treats.
Christmas Baker's Twine--It's actually fine yarn. You can get a huge skein at Joanns that will last for 10 years.
Red labels on Milk Bottles and Reindeer Food Jars: THESE ONES from Martha Stewart Crafts (available at Michaels and Joanns).
Invite, Signs and Food Tags--I designed and printed myself. If anyone can tell me how to share printables and where to put them, I'd be happy to share.
Party Favors--Pillow Mist made with travel size mister bottles I bought at Walmart (in trial sized toiletry section). I mixed water with 10 drops each of spearmint and eucalyptus essential oils, plus about a teaspoon of vodka (to keep the water and oil from separating). I also found peppermint lipgloss in Target dollar section.
Peppermint "Red Carpet" leading into house--one roll of Christmas wrapping paper, secured to cement with duct tape
Christmas decor--Small Christmas village trees (I got mine for 79 cents a piece at Walmart), tealights, wood slabs (Brett cut from a fallen branch), a bag of fake snow, leftover white "fur" fabric from Lainey's ballet recital costume, paper snowflakes we cut out ourselves (free!). The rest was pulled from Christmas decorations in our attic.
Santa Hats--Oriental Trading.
Reindeer Food--We used disposable bread tins, measuring cups and the following choices: oats, raisins, bread crumbs, crushed potato chips, cocoa, flying powder (flour), red and silver glitter. The girls created their concoctions in Ball jam jars.
Scavenger Hunt--Santa left the following things along a path in our neighborhood: his sleigh key, a cocoa cup, Rudolf's collar, Mrs. Clause's cookie sprinkles, a large candy cane, his white glove, his hat, special greens the reindeer eat (a bunch of parsley), an ornament, his driver's license, his pocket watch
Food: Snickerdoodles, sugar cookies and my favorite candy cane cookies. And milk. Easy and inexpensive.
Elf: Talk to Santa. He controls them, and I have nothing to do with it.
The rest of it? When in doubt, hang more white lights. And then more. And then one more strand.
The key to the ambience at any party lies in a simple recipe: low lighting, candles and music. Crank up those Christmas carols, Baby.
Saturday, December 3, 2011
Party at the North Pole
473 comments:
1 – 200 of 473 Newer› Newest»- Wendy said...
What a beautiful night of memories that you have made for all of those little girls.
I'm hoping to start some memorable traditions with my little girl who just turned one.
Can't wait for this Christmas.
-Wendy - December 3, 2011 at 9:07 PM
- Nanette said...
I can't even handle all this cuteness right now!
Amazing! - December 3, 2011 at 9:09 PM
- Little For A Little While said...
Oh my Kelle, you really outdid yourself with this one. What a magical night for all those little girls. You truly have some special gifts, magic being one of them. Merry Christmas!
- December 3, 2011 at 9:16 PM
- Stacey said...
Adorable! I'm not even 4 and I want to come to this party!
- December 3, 2011 at 9:25 PM
- Megan said...
Such a magical, special night for everyone involved. I can't even imagine the memories that were created! Your creativity never fails to astound me!
- December 3, 2011 at 9:26 PM
- mrszimm said...
AH-DORABLE!! What a fun time y'all must've had!!
- December 3, 2011 at 9:30 PM
- Lauren said...
you are seriously one of the most creative people in the world. did you go to school for education? because you would be one HELL of a teacher! :)
- December 3, 2011 at 9:30 PM
- Hazel said...
Oh Kelle every little thing is perfect! My goodness you are a wonder!! Not one of those girls will forget that ever. I love the Santa treasure hunt, with the mystery elf, I've got the silliest grin on my face just picturing it! You are the queen of flying the holiday freak flag, and I mean that in a totally amazed and you-go-girl way. Wonder if the owl hats can be delivered to oz, I know my little niece would look cute in one.
- December 3, 2011 at 9:31 PM
- Sara said...
I think you get the coolest mom award!!! What a fun party!! And that hat couldnt look cuter on anyone else!!! Nella is ROCKIN it!
- December 3, 2011 at 9:33 PM
- K8 said...
Utterly epic. What a wonderful memory this will make!
- December 3, 2011 at 9:33 PM
- Defreckled said...
Beyond adorable! How on Earth do you get it all done? Seriously, how many hours do you sleep at night?
- December 3, 2011 at 9:35 PM
- Dani said...
OH.MY.GOODNESS.....AMAZING. This made me cry! I either want to be a kid all over again or can not wait until my little one is old enough to do this!!! Thanks as always for being for creative, inspiring and kind in letting as all in!!!
Dani - December 3, 2011 at 9:42 PM
- Shannon said...
You are truly the best mom ever! How creative and fun for all of the girls, I'm sure you created some amazing memories that night :)
- December 3, 2011 at 9:46 PM
- clare said...
awwww, you made me cry mama! x
- December 3, 2011 at 9:49 PM
- The Rigolosos said...
What a great party!
My childhood memories are quite magical. I so look forward to doing this with my own littles one day.
Happy Holidays to you and yours, Kelle! - December 3, 2011 at 9:51 PM
- Erin said...
Don't ya just love making memories. We have a whole bunch of little ones coming over next Saturday and rumour has it the big man in red is making an appearance. I can't wait!
- December 3, 2011 at 9:58 PM
- Life As Wife said...
I'm dying at all the perfect details!! Can you come throw a North Pole party at my house!!
- December 3, 2011 at 9:59 PM
- JennyCB said...
Thank you. Lila can't stop talking about the "magical night." You know I'm not a superfluous girl, and yet I'm going to say it again: THIS is what it's all about. You've outdone yourself. The party was not only a success, it was a memory. One of the best. One that I, and more importantly, one that Lila will carry forever as what Christmas is truly all about.
Jen - December 3, 2011 at 10:00 PM
- RD said...
What a great party! I felt the magic of the night just reading your post. I have a 10 month old son, but can't wait to host a party like this is a few years! Thanks for the inspiration :) Emily Davis
- December 3, 2011 at 10:01 PM
- Katy said...
I love that party idea....whenever I have kids I will have to do this. YAY I won a CD! :) I'm going to give it to my mom for Christmas. She loves music like that! and I love those owl hats they are super cute
- December 3, 2011 at 10:10 PM
- Heather Lindquist said...
Reading this and imagining it brought tears to my eyes! I love this time of year and hope to one day pass on some "magic" to my little ones! You sure are one amazing woman!
- December 3, 2011 at 10:13 PM
- Ruth said...
In awe of your memory-making party! We are in love with owls over there, ever since I used them as the theme for my girl's 2nd birthday party.
- December 3, 2011 at 10:17 PM
- princess said...
What a magical night! I'd love to enjoy this party! Merry Christmas Kelle! A "Princess" from Greece
- December 3, 2011 at 10:22 PM
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- December 3, 2011 at 10:25 PM
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- December 3, 2011 at 10:25 PM
- KS Photography said...
oh my GOOODDDDDDNESSSSSS~!!!! I wanna cry because of how much magic you managed to ooze through my computer screen! I LOVE IT ALL so much that I just might recreate this for my little girls and her friends. What a fab fab fab idea.
- December 3, 2011 at 10:26 PM
- Kelli Diane said...
this is beautiful! I almost cried reading it! : ) I hope I remember to do this when I have kids!
- December 3, 2011 at 10:29 PM
- Janice C. said...
Wow. I don't even know what to say. That night for girls must have been amazing. Thank you for the inspiration that you always give me..slow down and enjoy life. Thank you. I am so happy I found your blog. I just love it!
- December 3, 2011 at 10:31 PM
- Dave and Stephanie said...
oh my goodness! how magical! this post is! i starred it so i can recreate it one day!
- December 3, 2011 at 10:32 PM
- SD and EJ said...
If I didn't like my own mom so much, I would wish you were my mom! Seriously cool. Please share how you made the candy cane cookies!
- December 3, 2011 at 10:39 PM
- Dalhiasky said...
I am in awe of your creativity, energy and zest for enjoying life and having fun! All the details that you put into this party are amazing!! While I may not ever be able to complete a party quite as cool as this one, I am definitely inspired to try!! Thank you SO much for sharing!
- December 3, 2011 at 10:44 PM
- Jenny said...
I have said it before and will say it again. You row the best parties! What lucky kids you have!
- December 3, 2011 at 10:52 PM
- FEAS613 said...
What a wonderful memory for all those girls!! I love your attention to detail! Definitely filed in my "some day" memory...
~Beth - December 3, 2011 at 11:02 PM
- Shelby Aleta M. said...
One of my favorite posts. Made my heart ache for my childhood years. I'm definitely going to be making some reindeer food this year after seeing your ideas. Merry Christmas!
- December 3, 2011 at 11:10 PM
- Heather Bird said...
I am in tears, envy and serious planning trying to figure out how I can pull off this amazing idea before Christmas for my boys. You are awesome. I may have to wait until next year, but I AM doing this! Love, love, love it!
- December 3, 2011 at 11:14 PM
- Piper said...
So many good ideas for when my baby is older! Love the owl hat !
- December 3, 2011 at 11:19 PM
- Lesli Temple said...
Love Nella standing up backwards in the chair, sticking her tongue out:)
- December 3, 2011 at 11:20 PM
- A and C said...
This party just melted me. What a wonderful idea! Looks like such a magical night :)
- December 3, 2011 at 11:22 PM
- jaqy said...
What an amazing party! Can I move down the street so my kiddos can attend? Seriously looks like so much fun! BTW I love the mama that wore the matching pjs to her toddler! ADORABLE!
- December 3, 2011 at 11:23 PM
- Zoey H said...
She looks so cute in her owl hat!!!
tictaczo.blogspot.com - December 3, 2011 at 11:26 PM
- sarah said...
you must be the most favorite mommy on the block!! this was fantastic!
- December 3, 2011 at 11:27 PM
- Ellen said...
Oh my goodness. I am a crier too, so I obviously teared up while reading this post. You are incredible...I'm so impressed my all of the tiny, perfect details of that party. I'm taking notes for when I have kids...I hope I'm as fun as you!
- December 3, 2011 at 11:33 PM
- KC said...
We have a Christmas tradition of reading The Night Before Christmas on Christmas Eve - 3 littles in their jammies, pillowcase stockings hung up in our fireplace. I sew a different Xmas thing made of felt onto the pillowcase each year, and this year it's going to be a robin, as we have a very friendly one in the veg patch! This year we are starting a new tradition of new jammies on Christmas Eve - even for Grandma!
Your posts help remind me to stand in awe and wonder, even when it feels like I have to hold on to something anchored down for fear of being blown away by all the busy-ness of our lives...so thankyou!
P.S I'm a crier too - one of my girls has taken to whispering "You're not going to cry, are you!?" when we settle down to watch a film! - December 3, 2011 at 11:45 PM
- Lindsay said...
Wow. So awesomely amazing! I'm going to try to do this for my girls next year... We'll bring the North Pole to CA! Really, amazing!
- December 3, 2011 at 11:55 PM
- Caitlin Weaver said...
I would have looooooooved that party when I was a little girl and can't wait to make memories like that with my girls! You're an awesome mom!
firstname.lastname@example.com - December 4, 2011 at 12:07 AM
- Jen said...
Embracing the magic and wonder of childhood. I love this post and always look forward to reading your blog. Thanks for all you do!
- December 4, 2011 at 12:09 AM
- Mama Merr said...
Kelle, you are an amazing Mama! Those little girls are so lucky to have such a creative and imaginative Mommy like you! I love how high you fly your Christmas freak flag! What a magical night you created for those little girls and their Mama's!
- December 4, 2011 at 12:20 AM
- meiejutud said...
Perfect party.
Just wondering, was this reindeer mix just for reindeers? So girls just took it home? - December 4, 2011 at 12:23 AM
- Emily Simmons said...
I want to be your kid!!!
- December 4, 2011 at 12:29 AM
- jane said...
Good Lord woman do you ever sleep! ;) seriously talented fabulous stuff! Love it. reindeer flight path and all! One of my favourite memories of new years eve in Australia was being deliciously scared to death of a 'ghost' - our hosts' polish grandma in a sheet- come roaring out of the scrub in the dark corners the light from the bonfire couldn't reach. We all ran screaming. I still love to remember this.
- December 4, 2011 at 12:35 AM
- Robyn said...
I love creating magical parties for my kids and this idea is right up my alley.. though I may have adjust for the fact it is summer here. Its on the list for next year!!!!
- December 4, 2011 at 12:38 AM
- Erin said...
i am filing this idea away in the "i want to do this when im a mom someday!" you are way too cute, and so creative.
the way you enjoy little moments and describe them in every post makes me cry every time!
sweetnessitself.blogspot.com - December 4, 2011 at 12:54 AM
- Diana said...
I love the effort you put in to making this time magical and memorable for your kids. xoxo
- December 4, 2011 at 12:55 AM
- Caro said...
That's the cutest most magical kid party ever! I just want to be 3 again to be part of it!! I'll take notes to throw such a great party for my girl in a couple of years. You have such an amazing way of creating unforgettable memories for your girls, such an inspiration.
XO, Caro - December 4, 2011 at 1:10 AM
- MsPIsMe said...
Kelle, you make my heart hurt w/ all the spirit & inspiration you bring to life ... oh & I'm a crier too .... that elf bit from your party got my water works going full steam - love it!
- December 4, 2011 at 1:26 AM
- Team Lando said...
Oh my gosh, I love it. I want to be Lainey's friend so I can get an invite next year, and I need to somehow remember this for when Ellie is a bit older! I love the Reindeer Food Bar.
- December 4, 2011 at 1:29 AM
- Eva said...
Wow! The party really looks magical! I'm really happy all your effort paid off - with interest! :-) I love all the little details you added and the elf is just too cute!!!
- December 4, 2011 at 1:38 AM
- Sandryte said...
Your creativity is... well, superhuman! I just get sad that what we see is 10% of what you create everyday. How about 2 posts per day? :)
- December 4, 2011 at 1:48 AM
- sheri said...
How wondrous! "Santa"'was ruined for me at the ripe old age of 3. I'm working overtime to make sure my littles believe until it's embarrassing. I'm definitely stealing this idea for next year! Thanks for contributing to the magic of Christmas!
- December 4, 2011 at 1:50 AM
- Hayley said...
Oh wow...I seriously have no words...
One day when I have kids, I am so doing this.... - December 4, 2011 at 2:10 AM
- Maria said...
FAN-FREAKIN-TASTIC!!!! I am in awe.
Speechless!! Ever single detail (& I'm a stickler for details) =
perfection. What magic you create!
Really..there are tears in my eyes.
Amazing, amazing job!! - December 4, 2011 at 2:26 AM
- Janelle said...
I'm obsessed with owls this year!
- December 4, 2011 at 2:43 AM
- Sian said...
wow! Kelle will you adopt me ;)
- December 4, 2011 at 2:47 AM
- Inner Pickle said...
Lady you are INSPIRED!! This is totally awesome, what a fabulous execution of a fabulous idea. And your jars and bottles - perfect.
- December 4, 2011 at 2:50 AM
- Michelle said...
I am going to HAVE to do this for my future children. What lucky girls to have a mama like you! These girls will remember this for the rest of their lives... talking about it when they are mamas themselves. Beautiful work Kelle!
- December 4, 2011 at 2:52 AM
- DeAnn said...
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- December 4, 2011 at 2:54 AM
- dkmissie said...
What a beautiful night and memories you made for your girls
- December 4, 2011 at 2:54 AM
- DeAnn said...
Absolutely STUNNING!! You did an amazing job mama! This is a memory these girls are never going to forget <3 and what an amazing brother, err, elf, for stopping by to make such an exciting treasure hunt for the girls!
Have you thought about having an elf come and stay with the girls till Christmas? The Elf on the Shelf is gaining popularity, because it's so widely available, but the whole idea that the elf has come to spy on the kids for Santa didn't appeal to me, and then the kids are not supposed to touch it either. What fun is that? We chose to do the Elf Magic elves, where the children are encouraged to take the elves along on their daily adventures, and the elves come alive for their own adventures during the night. This is our 4th year doing this, and our children, enjoy it immensely! Lately our elves have had marshmallow fights in the living room, zip lined through the house decorating with tons of candy canes, went joyriding in our car and brought home doughnuts for everyone (the little stinkers took a tiny little bite out of every one of them first though!), and in the morning the kids will wake to find the elves have left a huge mess of tissue paper and gift bags around the living room while gift wraping themselves, and hiding somewhere in the mess. :-) http://www.elf-magic.com/ You can check their website to see if there are any "North Pole Supply Posts" near you where you can purchase the elves, you can read about many of the elves "Elfcapades". Also, a friend recently started a group on Facebook called Elfcapades-What our elves have done, for host families to share their adventures. - December 4, 2011 at 3:02 AM
- Sarah said...
You've reminded me of how special this time of year can truly be and how amazing my childhood Christmases really were. You're an inspiration and you make me want to be a mommy sooner rather than later!
- December 4, 2011 at 3:29 AM
- Southern Gal said...
Oh, the sweet memories you're making.
- December 4, 2011 at 3:52 AM
- medina family said...
How many of us want to throw a party just like that next weekend?!! I teared up when you described them seeing the elf. I believe!
- December 4, 2011 at 3:53 AM
- Beth said...
what a great night to be a little girl. looks like so much fun. absolutely adoreable. love every minute of it. the photos. the desserts. the hunt. just perfect. you should be a party planner. i bet it is a party the girls will never forget. luv the pjs. hats. amazing. (:
- December 4, 2011 at 3:59 AM
- Chanalesings said...
Super cute. I think we're gonna make Hadassa a Chanuka Pajama party inspired by this. so so cute!
- December 4, 2011 at 4:10 AM
- Sandy said...
You are awesome! Can I move in?
- December 4, 2011 at 4:32 AM
- Jessica Smith said...
Maybe it's the pregnancy hormones, but I totally teared up reading this post. I wanna come to your house for christmas!! LOL
- December 4, 2011 at 4:39 AM
- Ella said...
Wow. Just wow. That party... seriously!? How do you come up with these sweet ideas?? I need to brush up on these things for my 2 year old's sake. Glad I found your blog!
- December 4, 2011 at 4:40 AM
- Charlotte's Momma said...
Just wonderful!
- December 4, 2011 at 4:58 AM
- Sandy said...
How creative, how delightful, how very winter-y, how very joyfilled!
And I love that at least one of the mamas wore pjs, too. She rocks. - December 4, 2011 at 5:04 AM
- Amy Cappelli said...
Oh wow! This is so wonderful, so magical!
- December 4, 2011 at 5:05 AM
- cathy said...
you created MAGIC!
cathy - December 4, 2011 at 5:15 AM
- Allie said...
This has to be one of my favorite parties you have done!! I loved it all! Where did you get the jars for the milk?
I saved some left overs from those store bought Stackbucks frappes, they look pretty similar to yours, curious if there was an easier way to get them!! haha!!
XOXO - December 4, 2011 at 5:20 AM
- Kelle said...
Allie, that's exactly what mine are...ha. I've been buying them the past few weeks and making the boys drink them and save them for me.
- December 4, 2011 at 5:21 AM
- Line said...
Wow, this is amazing!
Im a girl from Norway, and i just had to share your blog with all my norwegian readers. Hope that's ok :)
If not, let me know.
You can find my blogpost here, but its in norwegian:
www.lineogbjarte.blogg.no - December 4, 2011 at 5:22 AM
- Jessica said...
I cried and I wasn't even there. Thanks for sharing.... no really.... Thank You!
- December 4, 2011 at 5:24 AM
- Tom and Emily said...
looked like such a fun party!
- December 4, 2011 at 5:25 AM
- Amanda said...
Oh Kelle, this post just made my heart sing (and wish we lived closer to you so Everleigh could share in the magic). What a great idea, those girls looked in awe! (I especially loved the elf)
- December 4, 2011 at 5:25 AM
- senoble said...
LOVE this idea! There is a North Pole party in our future some day. Love your creativity and spirit.
- December 4, 2011 at 5:29 AM
- Carrie said...
Wow....wow....wow. Honestly, where do you come up with these ideas?! And not even just that, how do you find the time to do all of this?! The girls who came to the party are so lucky, and Lainey and Nella are even luckier to have such an amazing mama...what wonderful memories :)
- December 4, 2011 at 5:29 AM
- J Scheppl said...
Oh my word!!! What a beautiful party!!!! What incredible memories your making!!
- December 4, 2011 at 5:36 AM
- E va bene così... said...
I'm discovering you day by day. Don't even know how I found you, but I'll never leave you.
From Italy,
giuppy - December 4, 2011 at 5:39 AM
- Marisa said...
Love, love LOVE the North Pole party. I am in awe of your crafting ability!! What a wonderful memory for all those girls.
- December 4, 2011 at 5:42 AM
- Cheryl said...
You amaze and inspire me!
- December 4, 2011 at 5:47 AM
- Anke said...
Oh my goodness, what a magical night you created for your girls! Absolutely love all the little details and the elf showing up was the icing on the cake. You're such a good Mama!!
- December 4, 2011 at 5:47 AM
- Tanya said...
Just amazing and what a memory for all those little girls and mamas too!
- December 4, 2011 at 5:48 AM
- Kellie said...
um, perfection! seriously beautiful. love, love, love the activities. sweet and simple and awesome. magical.
- December 4, 2011 at 5:49 AM
- tialee said...
Somewhere in the middle of the elf running around and those amazing milk jars you made I was waiting for the pic of the unicorn that flew over your house! WOW! What an amazing party and such great memories. When your girls are older and tell these childhood stories people are going to look at them with their jaws on the ground!
- December 4, 2011 at 5:50 AM
- MDH said...
I love everything about this!!
- December 4, 2011 at 5:51 AM
- Margaret B said...
WOW! what a great idea! love christmas parties!
- December 4, 2011 at 5:53 AM
- Chantelle said...
OK,You are FREAKING AMAZING!!!! My heart is pounding through my chest. I am crying..happy tears for those children! The gift you give these children is just unreal..amazing..I have no words. Have a wonderful holiday season,friend in my head :) xoxo
- December 4, 2011 at 6:02 AM
- Missy said...
I can't wait til next year!! I'm having a party like this:)
- December 4, 2011 at 6:06 AM
- Maddie said...
I love that hat! It is so cute on Nella!
- December 4, 2011 at 6:18 AM
- Jane MacDonald said...
Crying here in Nova Scotia. You are one incredible mama!
- December 4, 2011 at 6:19 AM
- Jenny said...
Magical! Simply magical. Memories made for sure. Love all the ideas and not going to lie...might be borrowing quite a few. :)
- December 4, 2011 at 6:29 AM
- Alissa said...
Wow.... Words can't describe how amazing that party was. Those girls will never forget that magical night!
- December 4, 2011 at 6:30 AM
- Heather said...
Such a cute party idea!
- December 4, 2011 at 6:30 AM
- Jennifer Hayes said...
Besides Nella's birth story - which got me hooked... This is my favorite post ever! I have slowly perused the pictures 3 times now, tearing up, just knowing what a bit of magic you have added to each of those little ones lives. And to their mamas. What precious precious memories! Merry Christmas!
- December 4, 2011 at 6:33 AM
- Liane said...
This was amazing.. I felt like I was really there! How magical for all the children and I'm sure it's something that they will be telling their own babies in years to come :)
- December 4, 2011 at 6:40 AM
- Barbara said...
Love pure and simple what a beautiful life you have
- December 4, 2011 at 6:41 AM
- YeamieWaffles said...
Wow, it's actually amazing, absolutely amazing how much great fun that party seems like, you should be really proud of yourself guys, it seems like it was an absolutely wonderful time, honestly. Your ideas are so genius, I'd love to go to a party like this!
- December 4, 2011 at 6:44 AM
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- December 4, 2011 at 6:48 AM
- The Annessa Family said...
You give me SO many ideas for when we get our daughter home from Taiwan!
www.TheAnnessaFamily.blogspot.com - December 4, 2011 at 6:48 AM
- Mendie said...
YOU, my friend, are the magic in magical! YOU ROCK!
- December 4, 2011 at 6:54 AM
- lifeatthelane said...
YOU, my friend, are the magic in magical! YOU ROCK!
- December 4, 2011 at 6:55 AM
- Heather (Live.Love.Laugh.) said...
What a wonderful night. The girls are going to have such magical memories of childhood Christmas'. How fun!
- December 4, 2011 at 6:58 AM
- Danielle Pearson said...
I continue to be inspired by you! Thank you for sharing and reminding each one of us how important it is to create these memories for our friends and families! -Danielle
- December 4, 2011 at 6:59 AM
- Shauna said...
What a wonderful party! That is the type of thing my mom did when I was a kid and I can't wait to do such things for my own girlies....they are just about old enough now :)
- December 4, 2011 at 7:03 AM
- Ami said...
You are my idol.
- December 4, 2011 at 7:09 AM
- MSLibLady said...
This is just amazing.
- December 4, 2011 at 7:11 AM
- Farmgirl Paints said...
uh what in the world?? those girls are NEVER going to forget that precious memory. you totally rock this mommy thing!
- December 4, 2011 at 7:13 AM
- Team Lando said...
PS. When I first saw this I was on my phone, and scrolling though pics, I seriously DID NOT recognize Nella. She is too cute and too OLD with those looong piggies!
- December 4, 2011 at 7:18 AM
- Magnificent Adventures of Michelle & Mack said...
Whoa...it. was. magic. Waterworks, on! I am so doing this for my boys. You are brilliant, amazing, genius and inspired. I adore every single detail...Now, can you hire your dad out for book readings? XOXO..thanks for reminding me each week what IT is all about. Many blessings to you and some sleep, because given this magical memory, I know you have not had much in the last week...tending to the work of unicorns (and reindeer) happens best in the wee hours of the night, ya know?
- December 4, 2011 at 7:23 AM
- Jorie said...
You seriously are an amazing mom! I was crying reading about how the girls reacted because it IS so magical! Your babies will forever remember what an awesome childhood they had and these memories will last forever!
- December 4, 2011 at 7:24 AM
- Shannon said...
That party...wow...I am speechless. You are creating so many wonderful memories for your girls.
- December 4, 2011 at 7:31 AM
- mary ann said...
oh my goodness. magical.
- December 4, 2011 at 7:31 AM
- Shari said...
You are such an awesome Mom. Those girls memory books are going to so full of love and memories. I loved all the pictures. Have a great Sunday.
- December 4, 2011 at 7:31 AM
- Megann said...
I bet your girls will remember that when they get older!! How cute! Nella in that hat is the cutest thing ever!
- December 4, 2011 at 7:35 AM
- Catrina said...
So wonderful Kelle! You went all out. Those girls are going to remember that night for years to come.
- December 4, 2011 at 7:50 AM
- Bonnie said...
I Love everything about this post! Squee!!!
- December 4, 2011 at 7:57 AM
- dig this chick said...
Holy smokes! Your phone photos were awesome but don't hold a candle to the bright, awesomeness of that party! So fun and magical. I'd love to talk to Lainey about it. I bet she is over-the-moon giddy. xo
- December 4, 2011 at 7:58 AM
- Stephanie Gallman said...
I. Am. Speechless. Your kids have hit the mom jackpot. Amazing. Have a wonderful holiday season -- it appears as though you are on your way!
- December 4, 2011 at 8:01 AM
- Bikini By 30 said...
I just swooned over this party and made my husband look through every photo (and he swooned too). You're a magician. You seriously create magic. You need prop wand to carry around.
- December 4, 2011 at 8:03 AM
- lovemy3 said...
All I can say is WOW! So glad the elf was welcomed...I could see how it could easily go either way!
Nella in that owl hat is absolutely priceless! - December 4, 2011 at 8:07 AM
- Joie said...
I'm not sure if it's the third trimester hormones, or just witnessing the love that you have for your family, but I've definitely got alligator tears rolling down my face. What an amazing night it looks to have been!
- December 4, 2011 at 8:14 AM
- Stephanie said...
What a wonderful night for all those little girls. They will never forget that night, and neither will their moms.
- December 4, 2011 at 8:21 AM
- Sarah said...
O. M. G. what a party. What wonderful, wonderful memories you created. You've inspired me!
- December 4, 2011 at 8:23 AM
- PunkRockChic said...
You ROCK, plain and simple.
- December 4, 2011 at 8:27 AM
- Michelle said...
Way to make some great memories! I wish I had some little ones to do this with RIGHT NOW!!!
- December 4, 2011 at 8:30 AM
- Dianagoddess said...
A magical day...wish I were a kid again.
- December 4, 2011 at 8:35 AM
- Ben and Jessica Buehner said...
Oh my gosh, I love the North Pole party idea. The elf had me cracking up :-)
- December 4, 2011 at 8:48 AM
- Lisa said...
Will you be my Mommy?
- December 4, 2011 at 8:51 AM
- Rach said...
I love this post! Pure magic.
- December 4, 2011 at 8:52 AM
- irishtwinsmommababybook said...
Wow wow wow!!! Some pictures/moments made me tear up. What a magical and awesome tradition you have created there and prob to all your readers!!! I know I will!!! How fun!
- December 4, 2011 at 9:00 AM
- lightkeepersdaughter said...
Oh.my.gosh!! :) Such magic you created for those little girls! Heck - at the ripe old age of 61, I'd have been so totally enthralled to be a guest! I can only imagine how excited your little guests must have been!
Thank-you for sharing a night of Christmas magic with us!............Rosemary - December 4, 2011 at 9:00 AM
- The Super Seven said...
Who needs the magic of Disney when they could come to your house?? What an awesome looking event....the hours and time you must have spent planning were lots but I'm sure it was just a magical evening!!!! Thanks for inspiring!!!
- December 4, 2011 at 9:02 AM
- Lisa said...
Oh.My.Goodness. I am speechless!
Amazing!!! - December 4, 2011 at 9:03 AM
- Asia said...
Wow wow wow!! You are amazing!! What fun ideas for little ones. I wish I was that creative.
- December 4, 2011 at 9:06 AM
- Jana said...
What a magical party! My cup of cheer runneth over just from reading this post!
The girls will be talking about this party for a long time!
Oh Happy Day! - December 4, 2011 at 9:07 AM
- karen said...
Wow!! What a magical experience for all those little girls! Kelle, you truly amaze me with your creativity, energy, and ability to DO IT ALL!! :)
- December 4, 2011 at 9:13 AM
- Averyl Minori said...
You are making AMAZING memories for your kids! The elf might be my favorite part! I cannot wait to try that with my son!!!!!!!!!
- December 4, 2011 at 9:14 AM
- Linda MG in Soquel, CA said...
W O W !!! How DO you do it all, seemingly? That party - it made me wish I was a little kid and was invited! I so envy this..You are so inspiring and awesome. I love that Papa Rik was there too. (lovin' Papa Rik)... It all looks so magical and just perfect! And the owl hat - oh my! my tiny granddaughter..well, her room and everything is done by her mommy in OWLS. She would look so cute in the hat! Just like Nella does.. love to you, Kelle, and all of your family, incl papa rik. Love from the Blog Mama~
- December 4, 2011 at 9:22 AM
- Knowitall said...
Oh my word...what a magical party!! It made me cry!! I would love to do something like that to make myself slow down and enjoy! <3
- December 4, 2011 at 9:25 AM
- Megs said...
Oh, oh oh the parties you throw...Can I please be your neighbour? I can't wait until my daughter is just a little bit older with some friends that we can throw some awesome parties like that. Amazing and magical...just like Christmas should be.
- December 4, 2011 at 9:25 AM
- Claire {Beaktweets} said...
what a beautiful night you created for these girls. i'm sure they'll never forget it. you are such a great mama!
- December 4, 2011 at 9:29 AM
- Sharmaine said...
you are amazing! your girls are so blessed to have you as their mom
- December 4, 2011 at 9:31 AM
- Christina Golden said...
Omg you went over the top for the north pole party! It looked amazing! You are so unbelievablely crafty and one amazing momma. :)
- December 4, 2011 at 9:35 AM
- Kelly said...
OH MY, how festive! I have NEVER seen such an awesome kiddo party :)
- December 4, 2011 at 9:42 AM
- LeeAnn said...
This is one of the most incredible things I've ever seen!
- December 4, 2011 at 9:42 AM
- Sasha Taylor said...
Oh my goodness - cutest party ever! What perfect memories you are creating for your girls :)
- December 4, 2011 at 9:43 AM
- Natalie said...
you're the best mom EVER! looks like so much fun i wanna come!
- December 4, 2011 at 9:45 AM
- Jen said...
Kelle, I wish that you had been my mother. Absolutely amazing.
- December 4, 2011 at 9:47 AM
- Amanda Buck said...
WOW! You are by far thee most CREATIVE person I know. LOVE LOVE this post!
- December 4, 2011 at 9:53 AM
- Cathy K. said...
You are incredible, Kelle. When I have my own children one day, I hope to be a supermom like you. You are making such beautiful memories for your kids and others. It's inspiring.
- December 4, 2011 at 9:53 AM
- Tricia said...
You are amazing. I cannot put together a thought because I'm crying. You touched my heart as always. Such magical moments to remember for all time. You are special.
- December 4, 2011 at 10:01 AM
- mistene said...
What an amazing party idea!!!! I can't wait to do things like this with my kids~
- December 4, 2011 at 10:01 AM
- Elizabeth said...
That party looks like it came straight out of a storybook! You seriously need to write a book for other moms about how to put fun crafts and activities together. Lainey and Nella are so blessed to have you as their mom!
- December 4, 2011 at 10:02 AM
- kajavian said...
How fun and beautiful! I am totally going to do something like this next year for my kiddos :) Awesome!
- December 4, 2011 at 10:03 AM
- colby said...
What an amazing party- you always seem to come up with the most creative things!
I hope to be at least half as awesome a mom as you are when my little one gets here in May. - December 4, 2011 at 10:03 AM
- Nikki said...
My 2 year old daughter saw the pictures and said, "I want to go there!" Looks like a really magical party!
- December 4, 2011 at 10:05 AM
- jen said...
what. fun. next year ... i'm totally copying you. just giving you a heads up, friend. unfortunately mine will have real snow & no pool.
- December 4, 2011 at 10:05 AM
- Monkey Business said...
Wowser! We have 3 little kids with Birthdays just before Christmas...making the season a little more celebratory, but also crazy....anyway Im planning on borrowing some of these ideas for their party - just too cute & too special not to! Thanks for the inspiration :)
- December 4, 2011 at 10:09 AM
- Yvonne said...
I doubt that you will have time to read these all but should you actually do so, might you comment message me on my blog WHERE you bought the labels that you wrote 'Milk' on?
- December 4, 2011 at 10:14 AM
- Danielle said...
This party idea is fabulous! I am trying to glean from your ability/talent to make wonderful memories for your girls.
- December 4, 2011 at 10:16 AM
- Jolene - EverydayFoodie said...
OMG - this party is AMAZING!!!! Do you do all the planning and prepping yourself? I cannot imagine how long it would have taken to put all of that together!!
- December 4, 2011 at 10:19 AM
- Shannon said...
This post warmed my heart. I've been trying to get into the Christmas spirit, and this just kicked it into high gear. I may have to steal this idea and party with my nieces next year. Thanks for the lovely idea! Oh...and Merry Christmas! :)
- December 4, 2011 at 10:24 AM
- Tina said...
Are you for real!? Seriously?!?!? You are the COOLEST MOM EVER. Can me and my girls PLEASE come to your North Pole Party next year?!?! lol. ;)
- December 4, 2011 at 10:25 AM
- nicole gabrielle said...
Oh, Kelle... you had me in tears with your North Pole party! I truly hope that I one day live in a neighborhood like yours where we have such wonderful memories to make together... until then, I just rock it out with my little one!!
- December 4, 2011 at 10:30 AM
- RaquelDoesLife said...
This is just...so fantastic. I cried while reading it. This is my first holiday season truly away from home in the Midwest (I'm in LA), and last night when I watched Elf it suddenly hit me: there will be no snow this year in the weeks leading up to December 25. Thankfully I'll be going home for five days for Christmas to celebrate, but until then, I'm stuck trying to make sense of the sunshine and warmth and trying to find a place for this whole holiday season to exist in harmony with them. Anyway. Your posts make me want a home, so thank you for giving me the inspiration to strive to get myself outta this apartment. Your blog is my favorite. Sending much love from California.
- December 4, 2011 at 10:31 AM
- Sharon said...
OMG I almost cried this was so wonderful! I wish you were one of my best friends!! Thank you for adding more christmas magic to my life just by sharing your own!!!
xoxo - December 4, 2011 at 10:45 AM
- MG Atwood said...
Oh heavenly stars! this is so over the top, I can't quite grasp it all!! when your children are grown, you could open up your own Elf shop and entertain littles for week's before Christmas. Amazing!!
- December 4, 2011 at 10:45 AM
- KWQR said...
Girl you make magic like no one else... love all of the little touches that add up to big memories. Well done!
Kate - December 4, 2011 at 10:45 AM
- Annie said...
So Magical! your girls are lucky to have a mom with such an amazing imagination and desire to make such wonderful lasting memories!
- December 4, 2011 at 10:48 AM
- Rhonda said...
I love everything about this idea. You are so creative and such a wonderful party hostess. I love planning the events, and I might have to tuck this idea away for next year when I'm not out of my mind from exhaustion. Corah Beth was born on November 21st, so I'm learning to juggle two children and sleep deprivation. Some days I soar and other days I crash.
- December 4, 2011 at 10:48 AM
- MrsConos said...
This is so amazing!! What a beautiful gift to give those girls. Those memories will last a lifetime! So creative!!
- December 4, 2011 at 10:49 AM
- Life with Kaishon said...
So beautiful.
It made me wish for a little girl more than anything : ) - December 4, 2011 at 10:50 AM
- 2raineys said...
I kind of check for blog updates daily from you. I did today thinking "Hmmm probably she hasn't updated yet" but here it was and oh what an awesome one at that!
I smiled, I teared up and I finally giggled at the sight of those little girls =) Then I called my husband in from the other room to show him and he also smiled and laughed and said "That's awesome"
I can only imagine those little girls talking excitedly about last night. What a night! You rock. - December 4, 2011 at 10:51 AM
- House 54 said...
This is the kind of memory that not only will be seared in your brain as one of your favorite days, but also a day those girls will never ever forget!
They will always remember Brett & Kelle (Mr. and Mrs. Clause) -- the two most AMAZING parents who put on the memory-making-parties & spread the Christmas Cheer!
You did such a wonderful job, Kelle! I love you and all your festive-spreading spirit! I was like a giddy little girl looking at all the pictures & all the special touches you put into your party.
P.S. Loved the special touch of the elf! :) - December 4, 2011 at 10:53 AM
- ~Monica Utt~ Itty Bitty Land said...
I know I'm 48 years-old, but would you consider adopting me? :) Monica
p.s. I come with a husband and two 17-year-olds. - December 4, 2011 at 10:54 AM
- Catherine (WA in PA) said...
Someone give this woman a trophy! Amazing momma!
- December 4, 2011 at 10:55 AM
- The Gustafsons said...
You are so creative! So fun!
- December 4, 2011 at 10:57 AM
- Milo said...
Oh my goodness, that is the best idea I think I've ever seen! You are just a crafting genius! You inspire my own Christmas craze- I love it! This time if year is supposed to be magical. I know that if I had gone to one of those parties when I was little, I would never have forgotten it! They will forever remember that special night. I'm saving this as an idea for my own kids one day! :)
- December 4, 2011 at 10:58 AM
- Jennifer said...
I cried reading that. So beautiful. What awesome memories!! Lainey will remember that elf FOREVER!!!!
- jen - December 4, 2011 at 10:59 AM
- Kelle said...
Just added party details addendum
- December 4, 2011 at 11:04 AM
- Jessica said...
Ok so I cried just thinking about the excitement of these girls. Heck, I wish I could have come! Too freaking cute.
- December 4, 2011 at 11:07 AM
- Inspiração Inesperada said...
A-M-A-Z-I-N-G :) In awe, in love :)
- December 4, 2011 at 11:11 AM
- T. Nelson said...
Wow... I want to come next year! :) What a great party idea... love it!
- December 4, 2011 at 11:11 AM
- Victoria said...
i was teary-eyed just reading and gazing at your amamzing photos of such a fun and memorable Christmasy evening!! what an incredible time it looks like! sounds like it was a big hit and will have to be a yearly tradition :)
- December 4, 2011 at 11:11 AM
- christina said...
Amazing. Magical. Soooo, sooo wonderful in every way!!!! Your bleesings are many....
- December 4, 2011 at 11:13 AM
- Lisa said...
LOVE IT! I have always wondered how to do printables as well, but just searched and you might try:
http://static.googleusercontent.com/external_content/untrusted_dlcp/www.google.com/en/us/google-d-s/docsQuickstartGuide.pdf - December 4, 2011 at 11:17 AM
- The Book Sylph said...
I absolutely love this party and I'm so inspired to do this for my daughter when she's older. I also love the one Mama who wore her jammies too!
- December 4, 2011 at 11:38 AM
- Robin said...
OMG! Cuteness overload! I soooo wanna go to the North Pole right now! Seriously, your next book should be on how to throw children's parties...Martha Stewart eat your heart how...better yet...Martha who?
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rule might be built is
as follows. (We assume that r-equal
has been defined.)
Example: (and (booleanp (r-equal x y)) (r-equal x x) (implies (r-equal x y) (r-equal y x)) (implies (and (r-equal x y) (r-equal y z)) (r-equal x z))).Also see defequiv.
General Form: (and (booleanp (equiv x y)) (equiv x x) (implies (equiv x y) (equiv y x)) (implies (and (equiv x y) (equiv y z)) (equiv x z)))except that the order of the conjuncts and terms and the choice of variable symbols is unimportant. The effect of such a rule is to identify
as an equivalence relation. Note that only Boolean
2-place function symbols can be treated as equivalence relations.
See congruence and see refinement for closely related
The macro form (defequiv equiv)
is an abbreviation for a defthm
rule-class :equivalence
that establishes that equiv
is an
equivalence relation. It generates the formula shown above.
See defequiv.
When equiv
is marked as an equivalence relation, its reflexivity,
symmetry, and transitivity are built into the system in a deeper way
than via :
rules. More importantly, after equiv
has been
shown to be an equivalence relation, lemmas about equiv
, e.g.,
(implies hyps (equiv lhs rhs)),when stored as
rules, cause the system to rewrite certain
occurrences of (instances of) lhs
to (instances of) rhs
. Roughly
speaking, an occurrence of lhs
in the kth
argument of some
-expression, (fn ... lhs' ...)
, can be rewritten to produce
(fn ... rhs' ...)
, provided the system ``knows'' that the value
of fn
is unaffected by equiv
-substitution in the kth
argument. Such knowledge is communicated to the system via
``congruence lemmas.''
For example, suppose that r-equal
is known to be an equivalence
relation. The :
(implies (r-equal s1 s2) (equal (fn s1 n) (fn s2 n)))informs the rewriter that, while rewriting the first argument of
-expressions, it is permitted to use r-equal
See congruence for details about :
Interestingly, congruence lemmas are automatically created when an
equivalence relation is stored, saying that either of the
equivalence relation's arguments may be replaced by an equivalent
argument. That is, if the equivalence relation is fn
, we store
congruence rules that state the following fact:
(implies (and (fn x1 y1) (fn x2 y2)) (iff (fn x1 x2) (fn y1 y2)))Another aspect of equivalence relations is that of ``refinement.'' We say
``refines'' equiv2
iff (equiv1 x y)
(equiv2 x y)
. :
rules permit you to establish such
connections between your equivalence relations. The value of
refinements is that if the system is trying to rewrite something
while maintaining equiv2
it is permitted to use as a :
rule any refinement of equiv2
. Thus, if equiv1
is a
refinement of equiv2
and there are equiv1
available, they can be brought to bear while maintaining equiv2
See refinement.
The system initially has knowledge of two equivalence relations,
equality, denoted by the symbol equal
, and propositional
equivalence, denoted by iff
. Equal
is known to be a refinement of
all equivalence relations and to preserve equality across all
arguments of all functions.
Typically there are five steps involved in introducing and using a new equivalence relation, equiv.
More will be written about this as we develop the techniques. For now, here is an example that shows how to make use of equivalence relations in rewriting.(1) Define
,(2) prove the
lemma aboutequiv
,(3) prove the
lemmas that show whereequiv
can be used to maintain known relations,(4) prove the
lemmas that relateequiv
to known relations other than equal, and(5) develop the theory of conditional
rules that drive equiv rewriting.
Among the theorems proved below is
(defthm insert-sort-is-id (perm (insert-sort x) x))Here
is defined as usual with delete
and is proved to be an
equivalence relation and to be a congruence relation for cons
.Then we prove the lemma
(defthm insert-is-cons (perm (insert a x) (cons a x)))which you must think of as you would
(insert a x) = (cons a x)
Now prove (perm (insert-sort x) x)
. The base case is trivial. The
induction step is
(consp x) & (perm (insert-sort (cdr x)) (cdr x))Opening-> (perm (insert-sort x) x).
makes the conclusion be
(perm (insert (car x) (insert-sort (cdr x))) x).Then apply the induction hypothesis (rewriting
(insert-sort (cdr x))
to (cdr x)
), to make the conclusion be
(perm (insert (car x) (cdr x)) x)Then apply
to get (perm (cons (car x) (cdr x)) x)
But we know that (cons (car x) (cdr x))
is x
, so we get (perm x x)
which is trivial, since perm
is an equivalence relation.Here are the events.
(encapsulate (((lt * *) => *)) (local (defun lt (x y) (declare (ignore x y)) nil)) (defthm lt-non-symmetric (implies (lt x y) (not (lt y x)))))(defun insert (x lst) (cond ((atom lst) (list x)) ((lt x (car lst)) (cons x lst)) (t (cons (car lst) (insert x (cdr lst))))))
(defun insert-sort (lst) (cond ((atom lst) nil) (t (insert (car lst) (insert-sort (cdr lst))))))
(defun del (x lst) (cond ((atom lst) nil) ((equal x (car lst)) (cdr lst)) (t (cons (car lst) (del x (cdr lst))))))
(defun mem (x lst) (cond ((atom lst) nil) ((equal x (car lst)) t) (t (mem x (cdr lst)))))
(defun perm (lst1 lst2) (cond ((atom lst1) (atom lst2)) ((mem (car lst1) lst2) (perm (cdr lst1) (del (car lst1) lst2))) (t nil)))
(defthm perm-reflexive (perm x x))
(defthm perm-cons (implies (mem a x) (equal (perm x (cons a y)) (perm (del a x) y))) :hints (("Goal" :induct (perm x y))))
(defthm perm-symmetric (implies (perm x y) (perm y x)))
(defthm mem-del (implies (mem a (del b x)) (mem a x)))
(defthm perm-mem (implies (and (perm x y) (mem a x)) (mem a y)))
(defthm mem-del2 (implies (and (mem a x) (not (equal a b))) (mem a (del b x))))
(defthm comm-del (equal (del a (del b x)) (del b (del a x))))
(defthm perm-del (implies (perm x y) (perm (del a x) (del a y))))
(defthm perm-transitive (implies (and (perm x y) (perm y z)) (perm x z)))
(defequiv perm)
(in-theory (disable perm perm-reflexive perm-symmetric perm-transitive))
(defcong perm perm (cons x y) 2)
(defcong perm iff (mem x y) 2)
(defthm atom-perm (implies (not (consp x)) (perm x nil)) :rule-classes :forward-chaining :hints (("Goal" :in-theory (enable perm))))
(defthm insert-is-cons (perm (insert a x) (cons a x)))
(defthm insert-sort-is-id (perm (insert-sort x) x))
(defun app (x y) (if (consp x) (cons (car x) (app (cdr x) y)) y))
(defun rev (x) (if (consp x) (app (rev (cdr x)) (list (car x))) nil))
(defcong perm perm (app x y) 2)
(defthm app-cons (perm (app a (cons b c)) (cons b (app a c))))
(defthm app-commutes (perm (app a b) (app b a)))
(defcong perm perm (app x y) 1 :hints (("Goal" :induct (app y x))))
(defthm rev-is-id (perm (rev x) x))
(defun == (x y) (if (consp x) (if (consp y) (and (equal (car x) (car y)) (== (cdr x) (cdr y))) nil) (not (consp y))))
(defthm ==-symmetric (== x x))
(defthm ==-reflexive (implies (== x y) (== y x)))
(defequiv ==)
(in-theory (disable ==-symmetric ==-reflexive))
(defcong == == (cons x y) 2)
(defcong == iff (consp x) 1)
(defcong == == (app x y) 2)
(defcong == == (app x y) 1)
(defthm rev-rev (== (rev (rev x)) x))


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Ever heard of you using it right now?
And like both previous statements, they are false.
"There are no nations. There are no peoples. There are no Russians. There are no Arabs. There are no Third Worlds. There is no West. There is only one holistic system of systems, one vast and immense, interwoven, interacting, multi-variate, multi-national dominion of dollars. Petro-dollars, electro-dollars, multi-dollars, Reich marks, rands, rubles, pounds and shekels. It is the international system of currency which determines the totality of life on this planet. That is the natural order of things today. That is the atomic, subatomic, and galactic structure of things today. There is no America. There is no democracy. There is only IBM, and ITT, and AT&T, and DuPont, Dow, Google, and Exxon. Those are the nations of the world today. What do you think the Chinese talk about in their councils of state, Karl Marx? They get out their linear programming charts, statistical decision theories, min/max solutions, and compute the price/cost probabilities of their transactions and investments just like we do. We no longer live in a world of nations and ideologies. The world is a college of corporations, inexorably determined by the immutable bylaws of business. The world is a business. It has been since man crawled out of the slime."
"A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects." - Time Enough For Love, by Robert Heinlein
Sometimes I picture you wearing a big belt buckle and a cowboy hat when you say stuff like that
Capitalists wear top hats and monocles.
When the government is robbed, the worst that happens is that certain rogues and loafers have less money to play with than they had before. - H. L. Mencken
Arguing capitalism is bad is like arguing evolution is bad. Survival of the fittest. Some have unfair advantages, some never stood a chance, some will thrive, some will die. In the end though it doesn't matter if you think it's terrible, your opinion doesn't make it any less of a fact.
"A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects." - Time Enough For Love, by Robert Heinlein
sasuke can you please just shut the fuck up for one day you cocksucking faggot
Wait, if he's capitalistic, why's he Redcheetah?
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it was so fun arguing communism when i just started being a communist because its something you never see seriously argued. now im just used to it
i am a lot better at it though
Oh hey, I was just looking at this thread.
yep, currently active users page can reveal some nostalgic lurking!
oh and that reminds me of that pm you send me awhile ago. i dont have the time or energy to keep up with much current events these days. only south american socialists i feel qualified to give much of an opinion on are chavez and morales.
celery what are you political/economic persuasions?
Yeah, I was wondering why you didn't reply and I was planning on re-asking you.
I am not really 100% knowledgeable about Communism and socialism, but as far as what I know I am mostly communist.
But, there are still quite a few holes in my knowledge. You are an avid Stalin supporter, right? Do you consider his policies to stay true to Marx's, or do you like him for his benefits he brought to the USSR alone?
i dont care much about marx or orthodox marxism. it was written in the 1800s. he got a lot of things wrong and at the same time his predictions proved more true than most recognize. but in general orthodox anything is dumb. i dont have any particular reverence for marx(also i consider him a rather boring writer, engels was the better of the pair IF YOU ASK ME).
i "like" stalin because he brought the ussr from a rural backwater to a world super power in a few years despite taking the most damage of any during WWII. he proved how purely productive a non-market economy can be, although there were a lot of issues. also i do have a level of respect for men who know how to get things done. plus loving stalin is great material to get people talking. he wasnt the nicest guy in the world though, but it's hard to dispute how much he did for russia.


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(重明, Chōmei)
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Manga | Chapter #570 | ||
Anime | Naruto Shippūden Episode #165 | ||
Movie | The Last: Naruto the Movie | ||
Game | Naruto Shippūden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 | ||
Appears in | Anime, Manga, Game, Movie | ||
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Chōmei (重明, Chōmei), more commonly known as the Seven-Tails (七尾, Nanabi), is a tailed beast sealed within Fū from Takigakure. It has been captured, extracted, and sealed by Akatsuki. In the anime, Chōmei is indicated to have been one of the two tailed beasts that Akatsuki captured before the start of Part II. It was later resealed into a reincarnated Fū during the Fourth Shinobi World War.[3]
Chōmei first came into being in the waning days of the Sage of the Six Paths, who used his Creation of All Things ability to separate the Ten-Tails' chakra from its body and divide it into nine separate constructs that would come to be known as tailed beasts in order to ensure that it would never resurface after his death.[4][5] Some time after being created, the Sage sat down with all the young tailed beasts and told them that they would always be together, even when separated, and that one day they would become one entity again with different names and forms than they did. Then, when the time came, they would know what true power is.[6] Chōmei eventually fell into the possession of Takigakure and was sealed into Fū, but was captured and extracted by Akatsuki.
Chōmei seems to have a happy, go-lucky personality — which it seemingly shares with its jinchūriki as shown when it introduced itself to Naruto, referring to itself as "Lucky Seven Chōmei" (ラッキーセブン重明, Rakkī sebun Chōmei) which might be an allusion to the fact that it has seven tails and the number seven having long been seen as a lucky as well as happy number.
Chōmei resembles a blue, armoured kabutomushi, with six of its seven tails resembling green insect wings, along with the seventh tail, all growing from the end of its abdomen. The stem of the tail is green but the wings are orange. Its eyes seem to be covered by a helmet-like skull, from inside of which, an orange glow can be seen. It also has spike protrusions on its shoulders and a row of slits on each shoulder, and six legs — three on each side. The legs are also covered by the blue armour, however the last segment on each leg is not covered and therefore green. During the last remaining days of the Sage of the Six Paths, Chōmei was just in its larval stage of development but still had its tails.[6]
See also: Jinchūriki Forms As a tailed beast, Chōmei possesses massive amounts of chakra and is able to use the Tailed Beast Ball. It also has the ability to fly very fast, and uses a variety of insect-like techniques such as Bug Bite.
Part II
Shinobi World War Arc
After Son Gokū is resealed into the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path, Tobi, who is intent on going all-out from this point on, forces Fū to fully transform into the Seven-Tails.[7]
Preparing to attack the shinobi, Seven-Tails along with the other four beasts create Tailed Beast Balls. These attacks however, are deflected by Naruto and they are rebuffed by a now fully-transformed Naruto. After being grabbed mid-flight by Kurama, and sent plummeting to the ground and the other failed attacks by the other beasts, they prepare a collaborative Tailed Beast Ball which is met by one from Naruto and Kurama.
As Naruto enters a deeper plane of the tailed beasts' consciousness, Chōmei introduces itself to the young man. Later as the beast is freed from the chakra receiver it affirms Kurama's belief that Naruto was the person the Sage of the Six Paths had spoken about so long ago before being resealed into the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path.
Video Games
Although Chōmei itself is not playable, Fū takes on its form as her awakening in Naruto Shippūden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3.
- 'Chōmei' (重明) literally means 'Principal Brightness' or 'Principal Vidya'.
- The kabutomushi (カブトムシ, rhinoceros beetle) is among the largest of beetles found in the world. They are also among the strongest animals on the planet in relation to their own size. Its penchant for fighting other males of the species has made them a popular gambling subject in Asia. Beetles are characterised by a hard exoskeleton and fore-wings, which creates a flexible armoured defence. The fore-wings are not used for flight, but tend to cover the hind part of the body and protect the second pair of wings that are used for that purpose. It is also frequently depicted in popular media as a common cartoon character for various uses.


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