these pictures are of my brothers, Miles and Mate, trying to put together Addison's Rose Petal Cottage on Christmas Eve. In this first one I love how the little cottage is all caddywampus while Miles intently studies the directions. 
i can only imagine how many christmases my father wore this same expression, while putting together some bicycle or barbie dream house. 
total. complete. frustration.
but in the end, it was all worth it, just for that excited smile. 
