CHRISTMAS WITH OUR FAMILY...

WAS GREAT...

  We started with the annual family gathering at Mom and Dad's home.

This year we had the younger elves help with the gift giving.

               

Including an obviously excited "south pole" elf...

 We all gathered, ate, laughed and shared stories.

          

Here, Uncle Bill explains to brother Tom how large his pants used to be.

 Later, the men-folk watched Grampop sleeping in a chair; it was a riot!

                

As always, the gathering with all of us was great. I look forward to it every year; Thanks Mom and Dad.

               

CHRISTMAS DAY...

 ... Had all of the traditional fun we have all come to expect. The grandkids, and those two people they live with, came to visit...

              

and everyone enjoyed their wonderful gifts...

              

Electronic gaming for Aaron,

           

and a personal DVD player for Rachel.

           

Noah was excited to find new PJ's (with button's and super hero's) under the tree, as well as a very cool light saber.

           

 And darling Eve was very much in the spirit of the season. She enjoyed some new clothes and our "Charlie Brown" Christmas tree.

  As for me...

           

 I just sat back and enjoyed myself and the kids...

 I hope your Christmas was good,

and may your New Year be safe, happy and prosperous.

 Until next time, I'll be seein' ya'...

Oh yeah, the New Year's Day party is this week...