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   ”Uh-huh,” the girl replied, handing her mother the picture so she could climb up on Idun’s lap. Once she was planted back on top, she spread the large paper and pointed at each person once more. “That’s you, Mama, and that’s Papa, and that’s Elsa and me! We’re in the gardens. The birds aren’t there though ‘cause it’s winter.” 

   Why flowers were around in winter wasn’t even a question to Anna.

   Taking the page very carefully, Idun helped Anna get balanced and settled before handing it back. Wrapping one arm around her daughter’s middle, she cuddled her closer, listening to the explanation of the picture. She didn’t question the odd combination of flowers and winter–Anna hadn’t seen many, after all. 

   "It’s beautiful, darling,“ she said, pressing a kiss to the top of Anna’s head. "You did a lovely job.”