Happy Christmas from the New Family

We had a nice quiet and "downsized" Holiday this year. One daughter out of the nest and son soon to fly (let us hope) we got a new tree- 4 foot pre-lit instead of out usual 7 footer. We got to thinking, we have had the 7 foot tree since before Marisa was born so it has been with us 23 Christmases and served us well.


Jacob, got a Lego set for "old time" sake. He loved and "lived" for Legos prior to video games, so mom got him a set. He of course had no trouble putting it together quickly and added it to his collection. Oh, well.



Marisa had worked @FedEx on the "santa Express" getting all the gifts off the final plane before Christmas and needed a nap after Grandma's great lunch.

And all the grownups needed a quick nap at Grandma's. The kids were full of vim and vigor and Christmas Cheer. The favorite attraction was the marshmellow gun...........


and Santa had a much needed nap from his Christmas Eve visits, with his sidekick, Miley the grandpup.


MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL AND HAPPY 2009!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

secret meeting with Santa.............

Last night I was able to take a ride with Santa and get a sneak peak at his busy schedule, pre-Christmas. Note ***he has updated to smart technology such as the cell phone and internet, and this night, he was on both at the same time. We were not able to take the sleigh and raindeer. The reindeer were under mandatory curfew and calorie upload proceedures for the big flight next week.

Santa and I took a ride (car) to see a new little fellow. This will be his first Christmas. Santa wanted to visit and get those ""first photos with Santa"" done at his own home. The parents had e-mailed that they will be traveling over the holidays. Meet Reed and his parents. Reed received Santa very well, was a happy boy the whole visit and even gave Santa a present. He was a terrific host, well prepared.



Well, that's all for now. Just wanted the world to know about my super secret night with Santa. Merry Christmas............