Boxing Day

I think it might have a different definition but Peter figured itout soon enough

Christmas Round Two

A quiet moment

table settings & meals

The beginning of christmas

Our visitors were very gracious Christmas morn and we didn't start with Luke 2 and the nativity replay until mid morning.

Delainey truly had the princess thing working for her with the combination Snow White and Miss Roy look. What a grand Christmas look.

Other candid shots

Santa is Circling

Due to a shift in schedule the traditional Christmas Eve cinnamon roll party will be the day after instead of the day before Christmas.


For evening fun we snag christmas carols then after watching the video Joy to the World and Luke 2 it was time for pajama pants.

MN Snowcave IL Snow

Its great having Robert & Laura in the neighborhood.
We had a sincere snowfall that was perfect for playing & building & all that goes with it.
Robert started the cave and invited others to join in the fun.

Florida Visitors

A breakfast of champions was shared with our drop in visitors from Florida.
A shame Naperville is so far from Mpls.

Soup is On

We enjoyed a delightful soup and gaming with Robert & Laura and kids. Petr dressed in full pirate regalia in discussing the pirate seen with Parker. They introduced us to a new game which was grand fun though I never was quite victorious;l I was always Ingenious.

Let the Festivities Begin

What a great kick-off to the holidays:

• we participated in an activity at the GoodWill store that helped spread the cheer
• we found and captured a beautiful christmas tree
• we retrieved two college boys from the airport
• we briefly dropped in on a friends caroling party
• we be-decked the tree as it should be

The holidays have started may yours be glorious

enjoy a little christmas montage right now