Christmas in the rearview mirror
WARNING: The following post contains explicit family pictures and videos, some of which may not be appropriate for non-family members or other non-parent followers. Non-parental guidance is suggested.
We all have been busy here in 3D the past 10 days. But the family has gone home. The decorations are down and put away. The tree is by the curb. Which brings us to that special time, the customary Christmas summary.
Our Christmas holiday was a special one this year. My wife and I both agreed it was a great memory: like taking a step out of time, and the hustle and bustle, for some pure joy, fun and relaxation. So I wanted to offer a picture post summarizing some of the joys that made our Christmas special for us.
Christmas this year started the weekend after Thanksgiving when we decked the halls and dressed the tree…
By the following week we were practically ready to welcome Santa.
The joy of the Holiday actually started the week before Christmas. I had a vacation from work that week. So we decided to make an impromptu trip to the zoo one day to see how the animals were going to celebrate Christmas.
We had a great time, as you may have seen, visiting the animals from around the world…
By the end of the week, with Christmas only a few days away, the girls were getting pretty excited.
Who does she get this need for attention from we frequently wonder?
Mom says it isn’t much of a mystery.
The Friday, Saturday and even Monday before Christmas the girls received very generous and thoughtful boxes, if not crates, from their two very extra special grandmothers and families.The girls and I are very fortunate to have you in our lives. Really!
Also, the weekend before Christmas my family checked in to our Bed and Breakfast; the REAL Santas. The kids didn’t seem to mind too much.
Christmas eve the girls each had a wee small part in our church’s youth Christmas message. Its OK girls, Arnold Schwarzenegger didn’t have any speaking lines in his first movies and he did OK for himself.
After church we came home, had some snacks, then sent the kids to bed. We told them Santa may visit here later that night. He may even leave them some presents. And that good little girls and boys would be asleep when he arrives…
Christmas morning started calm enough. The girls actually stayed in bed until 7:00am.
That really was NOT me playing with a Winks Club doll!
But then Grandma and Grandpa woke up and the excess began!
Dylan just got wiped out opening so many presents that morning from Santa, Aunts, Uncles, and Grandparents.
The girls got some GREAT clothes, especially dresses this year.
Plus a very special ‘pretend’ dress…
She just told me she looks all grown up in that picture. OMG! Slow down Dylan, slow down!
Two days after Christmas the girls got to wear some of their fantastic new outfits for my parent’s 53 anniversary dinner. They enjoy looking pretty!
Later that week we crammed everyone in a car and made it to our local Festival Of Lights displays at a county park…
The girls ‘ooo’ed and awe’ed’ even though it was a bit chilly…
So we got out of the car and stood by the fire and warmed some marshmallows..
OK they might have had a hard time reaching their stick over the coals. But after a few s’mores and some marshmallows the girls were all sugar primed and ready to have some fun.
So, all in all, the girls had a memorable time it seems. They were all smiles and never looked cuter…
The kids and Santas were all smiles and definitely not disappointed this year!
That is until today…when we had to finally put our tree by the curb.
Everyone here in 3D hopes you had a memorable Christmas too. We extend our best wishes for your best new year yet!
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