It is our last Christmas in the states for a while and here is a photo of our hostess, cook and pretty daughter-in-law. She, along with her Mom and Aunt, put out a wonderful spread that included all of the traditional Christmas items. Turkey and all of the trimmings. And a great dessert called Mississippi mud cake. It was yummy!
I couldn't resist taking a photo during dinner and Caleb, the big ham, always has a smile for the camera. To Caleb's right is Aunt Beth then Mommy and Daddy. Even Caleb ate his vegetables - and that is AFTER Santa had come and left Caleb a very nice thank you note for the soda and cookie snack left out for him.
Tanner got a little sleepy during dinner so she made it into Grammy's lap for a little bit of snuggle time. Jimmy just kept on eating - smart fella!
Grandpop was busy in conversation during this shot but Tanner knew to smile for the camera. Guess it runs in the family.
Caleb received the gift of a block stacking game. Of course the first thing the grownups wanted to do was to play with it. Here Jimmy is trying to decide which is the best block to remove without the entire stack falling down. He chose well because the blocks were still standing for Aunt Beth's turn.
It took a little while but Aunt Beth did figure out which block to remove from the stack. It did not fall! I am glad I was the one with the camera this time around. Last time we played I made them all tumble down!
So it is now Grammy's turn. Will she make it? Yes, she did! So on to Mommy. That stack looks pretty unstable at this point.
Uh oh! Mommy picked the wrong one!
Caleb also received a bow and arrow set. So guess who is trying it out? If the idea of the shot was to bag a bush then Grandpop did a great job!
Mommy was goaded into taking the next shot. Her pull was powerful but the aim needed a little bit of help. She bagged a mailbox post. Oh well, on to Daddy.
Finally . . . someone who hit the bull's eye every time. When asked why, his response was that he received his training at Pine Camp. This was a camp run by the Youth Activities at out local military post. Our three youngest kids all worked there as camp counsellors for a number of years. Of course the camp just had to include archery. First they experienced it as campers then they went on to become instructors at various camp activities.
We had a great meal, good company and a memorable Christmas for 2007. Next year will also be memorable but just a little bit different.
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