Three Christmas Celebrations

Our tree looks spectacular this year.

This Santa is probably the same age as me!
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care............

Our traditional Christmas morning pic holding a gift.

We celebrated Christmas three times - at home and then later at Mom's with everyone, then home again with Jim, Sheryl, Trenton and Oliver!

They loved the Bat Cave!

Happiness...

Uncle Jay gave each boy a big box of ping pong balls. What fun they had throwing them at each other in the hallway!

It was nice to exchange gifts with Mom soon after we arrived.

After a delicious dinner provided by all, it was time for more presents.

Trenton gave Greatgrandma the beautiful cardinal towel. Thanks, Sue, for being so thoughtful!

It's a toy clock but also a fun way to learn to tell time - the old-fashioned way.

Trenton and Oliver know what to do with presents.

Little boy - big cream-filled double gingerbread cake - he ate the whole thing! Thanks Aunt Carolyn for bringing some treats.

Cousins from age 22 to 3 can still have fun together.

Happy family!

Thanks to everyone but especially to Mom for a wonderful Christmas gathering.

The Star and The Shepherd

Sheryl and Jim treated us to a nice dinner prior to the boys' Sunday School (evening) program. Their house looks great all decorated for Christmas.
Oliver was the star (not baby Jesus), but The Star! Sheryl got a workout carrying him on her shoulders! He was adorable.

Oliver's antics had everyone cracking up, even Sheryl who couldn't see him!!

It was a cute story about a lost lamb and a shepherd. The parts were well cast and performed and the eight girls who sang were excellent.

Trenton was a cheerful shepherd.

Trenton had a whole pew of family to wave to!

Afterwards this little guy was at the head of the receiving line! What he wanted most of all was to finish up, sing Happy Birthday to Jesus and eat cake.

Trenton's shaking hands with the next person in line. He's so personable, so friendly, as is Oliver. What a nice event.