We had so much fun with Chris and Julee and family. After a very late night (or early morning) arrival, they caught up on their sleep and the fun began. We cut our own Christmas tree and then Sam and Jonathan helped decorate. Children sure do make a difference in the Christmas celebrations. I wish we could all be together. Skype sure helps a lot.
I think this was the fastest time ever - picking out a Christmas tree. It was a pretty cold day. Julee has some more pictures. Grandma forgot to take her camera.
And watching the kids open their gifts - such fun. Grandpa and I enjoyed watching and watching and more watching - to see them play, talk, interact, making things, and running around the circle of our living room, kitchen and dining room.
Sam enjoyed this gingerbread house he made with his Mom. I'm not sure who enjoyed the "decorations" the most - but I didn't catch Julee sitting on the stool. I think she just walked past and snitched one now and then. Jonathan had a great time ripping off the Christmas paper but I think he had the most fun with the little green truck that we had in the toybox from the summer fun with John A. and family. The handles were great for holding onto and pushing it all around. The balloons were for a joint birthday party: Sam (Dec. 12), Grandma (Dec.8), Grandpa (Dec.13), Julee (Dec.21). Sam had 3 parties. What a lucky guy! While playing blocks with Grandpa and Sam, Jonathan also demonstrated what a great pitching arm he has - watch out Blue Jays and windows and walls and ...
We soaked up all the hugs and kisses that we could. It won't be long before they move faster than we do and we won't be able to capture them for snuggling.
