Tuesday, December 30, 2008

The Three Days of Christmas

On the afternoon of December 25th, we were very glad to see our plane pull in on time. We were finally on our way. Because our trip was reduced from seven days to three, we had to pack all we could into it. Santa found us a day late, but we just pretended that it was Christmas Day. The stockings were filled to the top. Isaac got right to it with his Legos. After stockings it was time for breakfast. I scrambled the eggs while Isaac and Irene decorated the Christmas bread. After the eating, came the gift giving. Jill surprised Corey with a new flat screen HDTV. Getting up early the day after Thanksgiving paid off with a great bargain. Jill also hit Wal-Mart the day after Halloween for close outs of costumes. The dress up clothes were a hit. In fact, Irene wanted to wear nothing else but her fairy princess/Cinderella dress. We played castle throughout the stay. I am the Fairy Godmother, of course. Isaac fights the dragons. She did say she would wear her new dresses later, when she went back to preschool. Jake and Isaac both enjoyed putting the Legos together. Isaac learned the meaning of the word "complicated". Tom collects pop up books, and of course there were new books to share. Irene especially loves them. We went sledding at the elementary school, on the slope where they actually let kids slide during recess. The school supplies the saucers! After sledding it was time for cocoa and cookies. In fact it was frequently time for cookies! By the way, footed pajamas make a great thermal layer under snow clothes. We arrived back in Seattle at midnight Sunday, tired but happy. Jill and Jake even squeezed in some skiing at Loveland Pass. We made the most of our three days!

13 comments:

  1. Gorgeous pictures. I love to meet families of other bloggers. Our Christmas was delayed until Friday but Caleb never knew the difference. Glad to see the snow gone and life getting back to normal.

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  2. fun family photos, glad you were able to make the trip even if shortened you packed a lot of activities into a short time. on to the new year.

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  3. Love your photos! You have beautiful children and grandchildren and I know they bring you great joy! I'm so glad you had a great time! And I wish you and yours a very Happy New Year!

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  4. We know how to make the best of any situation. I'm happy for your three days. It looks like you all had a great time.
    See you on the 3rd.

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  5. I'm sorry that your trip was more brief, but it looks like everyone had a wonderful Christmas anyway..

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  6. Hi Linda,
    I echo the comments of the person who stated that it is fun to see a different side of our blog friends by seeing them thru the eyes of their children and grandchildren. I love my old age. Give me more, give me more of it in 2009.
    Take care. Stay safe. Celebrate the birth of a new year and a new US presidency in January. Your blog friends, Joann and Jack

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  7. You sure did make the most of 3 days!

    Wonderful photos of your very beautiful family - I love the dress up shots :)

    Happy New Year

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  8. Wow so much in three days! You sure have beautiful little grandchildren. Nothing better than sharing the day with them is there? Love the pictures.

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  9. They let them sled at school??? Wow. They don't let the kids do anything down here for fear of lawsuits. I love that they even supply the saucers. Looks like a WONDERFUL Christmas, Linda.

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  10. You sure do have a beautiful family, Linda! I'm so happy for you! Your Christmas looks fabulous! Happy New Year!!!

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  11. What beautiful grandchildren you had waiting for you, and Christmas was still Christmas even if a was a little late. Happy times, Linda, now and throughout the entire year, too.

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  12. Your life is a celebration!! And you certainly know how to enjoy and share it!

    I feel like I've been on constant holiday with you these past couple of months... and I've loved every minute of it!

    Continue the traditions in 2009. I, for one, am having a great time with you and your family.

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  13. I enjoyed your family Christmas photos. Thanks for sharing Linda. - Dave

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