Christmas in review!

Today, the Monday after New Year's Day, and the day when schools are back in session, is traditionally the official end of the holiday season. I thought it was high time I sent out an updated blog entry to show a few holiday highlights.

Emily and Alex helped Jeff put lights on our shed and on a little blue spruce.

Carly, Klaus, Emily and Alex got totally engrossed in decorating gingerbread cookies that Carly baked and brought on Christmas Eve day.

I love how they turned out, and they tasted as good as they looked!

 All is calm, all is bright...

 

The Christmas brunch table all set and ready.

Yum!

 A few favourite gifts:

On Boxing Day, we all got together at the church hall for a long, lovely dinner!

 The grandkids provided comical (and very sweet!) entertainment.

 After all the festivities, we really needed a good,vigorous hike. It felt great to get out into the cold!

 It was another magical family Christmastime and, once again, I'm filled with gratitude.

Happy, healthy new year!

Judy Ann