Monday, December 30, 2019

Christmas (Part Two)

At our house, no one gets out of bed until we hear Santa's bell and his hearty "Ho-ho-ho!" as he leaves our house.  Henry has slept through this the past few years, but he was awake and out his door and clambering down the steps in no time this year.  

Gene went to the coffee machine while Will went the the mantel and grabbed all the stockings.   



Even Ruby got treats.


Lucky girl


Magic cards for Will 


A paint set for Henry


Socks with Ruby's face on them for Gene


Dragonwatch #3 


Magic break


and a break for breakfast (French toast casserole)



Books for everyone 


Cuff links for Gene


It was a great Christmas morning at home! Around lunchtime, we picked up the house a bit and loaded up the car for the rest of Christmas day at Nana and Pop's house.  


With 11 of us, it's organized chaos, but always so much fun!


Books! 



Mary picked out gifts with her own money this year.


D&D items plus homemade bags (from Aunt Jess) to hold everything!


The annual family photo book 


David loves llamas!


After present opening, it was time to start on dinner. Nancy made her traditional standing rib roast with sides of Brussels sprouts, baked oysters, corn pudding and crispy potatoes.  For dessert, we enjoyed bilharacos (butternut squash doughnuts).  


What a delightful Christmas! We are so lucky to be surrounded by family.

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