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Amber is really upset that I have been so lax in keeping up with our blog. I guess I had writer's block, or have just been plain lazy - but then, I am retired and need to space out my activities so I don't "to it all at once".
We had a wonderful Christmas. Hanna experienced some differences between our traditions here in America and from what they do in Germany. In Germany, they open the presents under the tree on Christmas Eve, while we have always opened the presents on Christmas morning and day. Hanna also experienced Santa coming for the first time. DeeDee made a stocking with her name on it and it hung over the fireplace with ours, awaiting the magic night. Hanna was also amazed at the Christmas decorations, especially the outside decorations on almost every house in every neighborhood. A couple of our neighbors really went all out and had displays that could probably have been seen from the Internal Space Station.
Christmas morning we all went downstairs and found that indeed Santa had been to our home and left the three of us with goodies and more goodies. It still amazes me how he remembers year after year just what we like, and how he knew exactly what Hanna likes. After breakfast we opened the presents under the tree and then started getting ready for guests and preparing Christmas Dinner. Amber, Chris, Isaac and Abigail arrived in the middle of a new snow storm that ended dropping about 2" total during the afternoon. They brought their friends Andy and Yvette and their 5 year old son Kian. The Springers, Christina, Steven, Alora and Elijah were also supposed to join us, but they were snowed-in at their home in Hood River and could not make it. We really missed seeing them. We had suggested that everyone bring enough clothing to spend the night if need be due to the snow and roads. The snow let up early enough and the roads were passable with chains, so our guests did go home Christmas night.
We had a wonderful turkey dinner, with all the trimmings and enjoyed each other's company and watching the kids "do Christmas". I do have to admit that as much as I love family and friends over, it sure was nice to come back inside to a QUIET house when everyone left.
The photos are just random pictures of what went on during the day.
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