Christmas at Mom's

After 5 days of 12 hour shifts, Chris was sure ready for some celebrating! We drove up the hill after his day (left the house after midnight!) and made it to Mom's. The Prius did suprisingly well in the sleet and snow. We nestled into a wonderful slumber in the wee hours of the morning. Christmas morning always has a special feel, it doesn't matter what day you are celebrating it on, you are remembering the traditions, the feelings, the family, and the memories. Ava and Lily enjoying the "reindeer" on the front lawn.

Leave it to Uncle Chris to bring in nature for the girls! Making a snowman in their Christmas dresses, very creative Uncle Chris! They were using craisins and popcorn seeds and kitchen gadgets to carve into the snowy figure.

There definatley were more "reindeer" than usual--mom says usually about 6. I couldn't fit the whole family in the picture. See the snow? It added to the festivities!

Not too shabby of a picture, sure helps to have a cutie pie for a subject.

A peaceful view of the valley.

Dave and Chris playing Chris's present from the Aubins. We had one growing up and played it in the game room! Who would think 15 years later it would still be an appropriate gift?

We had two wonderful meals cooked mostly by Court and Robert. We all had a hand in the meals one way or another, but they were the top Chefs of the day. We relaxed and played and ate and enjoyed. Who could ask for anything more??