Looking Backward and Forward

COW POOP

From all accounts, everyone had a very nice Christmas.  I am posting some Christmas photos sent by family.  I expect more to follow.  I think everyone is ready for the old year to go---there's something hopeful about a fresh start. 

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Cathy and Jim Celebrate Christmas with Family (and furry friends).

Kiera, Zoe, Kate, "Rudy," and Tom

The traditional bowl  of sweets.

Jim with "Missy."

I don't need any help!



Erin





Erin, Sam and Alyssa.



Grandpa and Kiera

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Mary Ann says her CHIA OBAMA is her favorite gift. 

 I'm NOT goin' there!!!!!!!!!

Christmas morning breakfast and (below) Linwood opens a gift.

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Cindy and Lew Travel for Christmas

Decorating cookies has become a Christmas Eve Tradition.

Two Star Wars laser guns were a hit!  Andrew played with them all day.

Seeing it is so un-PC to let little boys play with guns these days, it did my heart good seeing him enjoy himself so much!

"Lola" and "Alex" open their presents.  Of course, they both wanted the same one after they were opened!

Timmy got quite the haul of gifts.  He and Kerry give a portion of what they would have spent on each other to a charity of their choice each year---nice idea!

Congratulations, DAWN, the winner of Andrew M.'s FF League.  You beat the big boys---well done!