Christmas 2016

Okay, let me share my Christmas with the family at the wee haven here. It was a cold, overcast day. We had a lovely afternoon eating, opening gifts, sledding, playing games, eating ... There was way too much eating going on.  
I have picture stories.

Somehow Jakob was talked into being the Christmas elf again passing out all the gifts. He did an exceptional job! Sometimes he got the "moms" confused, but that was easily sorted.

Here's our resigned family member Sam who had faced disappointment a number of times already that day. It seemed that no one appreciated the fact that his iPod was on its last legs and that he is very attached to said device and that he would miss it terribly.

Suddenly, things were looking up...

What joy in the camp...loved my daughter-in-law's expression, too. Only wish that I had also been able to turn the camera on my daughter who was a generous auntie giving Sam his second iPod. She had given him the first some years ago when he broke his leg that awful year. She had made sure that Jakob had one as well then. You can see that Jakob is just catching on that he has a new one, too.

*~Auntie Laurel and Sam relaxing~*

One of the most glorious messes in the world is the mess created in the living room on Christmas day. Don't clean it up too quickly.

~Andy Rooney

It looks skimpy, but there was a lot more on the buffet behind the sofa, which reminds me not to do that again. The snapping of the crockpot just behind those seated at the sofa was unnerving for them. 😏

Another thing to learn...just because I like a thing...the punch...olives...spiral ham...does not mean that everyone anyone else does. I can let a few of these things go another year. It sure was pretty, though. Thank you, Cheryl.

~home from the hill video~

Almost forgot to show the sledding. The Christmas gloves came in handy when the first pair got wet. The red flannel plaid jammies came in handy when the boys came in wet and cold from the luge. Some grandmothers are notorious for gifting red flannel plaid pajamas. 

Jakob and I have a sleepover date in January. I mentioned that Jake could sleep in my bed and I'd sleep on the sofa. He corrected me saying, "Ahhh, Nonni, I know that you sleep there, but it'll always be John's bed to me." Sweetness. God is good all the time.

Doubtful that I'll be back before the New Year so will wish you all a wonderful 2017 and say thank you for all your wonderful visits and comments in 2016.