Merry Christmas

Welcome to my Holiday Greetings blog. Christmas Eve is finally upon us, the shopping is done, the tree is up and decorated, presents are wrapped. Ian is spending the evening with Taylor at her father's for their Christmas get together. Here all is quiet not counting a canine raid on a gift basket that had food goodies we left out while Carol and I went for a walk leaving Patches and E'owyn in. I should have known better. Some chocolate was involved so I'm just hoping they don't get sick from it. So far so good. They could expect some doggie goodies in their stockings on Christmas morning that shouldn't make them sick. Carol and I made separate trips out for a few last minute items this morning. We both have the week off for vacation so expect a couple more blogs as the week rolls along.

We already had a Christmas get together at Lois and Jim's a week ago Sunday as Margaret was leaving the next day to spent the holidays with Greg's Family in Texas. This coming Sunday my side of the family will get together at Mom's for our holiday gathering. Tomorrow will be a quiet day at home as we exchange gifts, munch on a variety of goodies that Carol picked up. Things are good here with the weather, time off with family, Ian home on school break before he leaves for a semester in New Zealand, I'm very thankful for what we have.

Elaine and Lois.

Mark and Margaret.

Carol

Steve, Elaine and Lois with the gift Carol made for them,
lake photos from the camp set in a shadow box frame.

Ian models his new knitted Swedish ski cap.

Margaret looks over the memories notebook Lois
gave her with the expectation she'll fill in the blanks.

Elaine has a good laugh.

Back at our house a week later, Ian and Taylor
decorate our Christmas tree.

So, I hope this blog finds you in good cheer,
count your blessings and have a very

MERRY CHRISTMAS!