Our holiday began in South Carolina with two of our six grandkids. It was unusually cold and rainy, but our 4-year-old's excitement was not dampened.
Great-grandma (my mother) got soft blankets for all the greats, and had their names embroidered on them. The kids loved them.
It was fun taking video (of grandma taking a picture) with the new camera. We had lots of video taken.
In his sister's words, she got "way more presents" than he did, but the nearly 11-year-old got the laptop he really wanted. A very early morning in line at Best Buy made him happy.
The new kick 'n go scooter will be fun when the rain stops, but it's too slippery to get much traction now.Now we're home and the California kids (four of our six) are at our house where each gets a post-Christmas gift.
For some reason these sunny, southern California people think snow is fun to play in.
The other great-grandparents provided the back yard and sledding hill (not shown--grandma was cold).
We managed a SKYPE video conference for the kids using the new laptop in South Carolina and grandma's MacBook. They had fun with it because they don't get to see each other very often.
We found time for a warming dip in the community's pool.
There were lots of card games. 31 was the favorite, but with Dad and Grandma involved there was some Gin Rummy too.
For some reason these sunny, southern California people think snow is fun to play in. 
The other great-grandparents provided the back yard and sledding hill (not shown--grandma was cold).
We managed a SKYPE video conference for the kids using the new laptop in South Carolina and grandma's MacBook. They had fun with it because they don't get to see each other very often. 
We found time for a warming dip in the community's pool.
There were lots of card games. 31 was the favorite, but with Dad and Grandma involved there was some Gin Rummy too.
We did have to get dressed up a little for a wedding reception. One of Dad's younger cousins got married. Oh, wait, all Dad's cousins are younger; that's what happens when you're the oldest child of two oldest children.
That was fun because they got to see lots of family.
That was fun because they got to see lots of family.Christmas is filled with gifts, treats, fun, and family. It is best shown by the smiles of the two smallest. I dare anyone to resist their joy.
I hope everyone's Christmas was a little magical too.
6 comments:
Good to have you back, Jo! I've missed reading your mini masterpieces. What fun pictures! ---And what a wonderful thing to have a family where so much love is both given and received. (I kept some domain names, but have given up on even intending to blog for the time being.)
Your granddaughter's megawatt smiles are impossible to resist.
It'sd all true. The magic of Christmas does seem to be tied to children. Nothing is greater fun than watching the kiddies open their presents and ohhh and ahhhh and run around the room showing their newest gift to everyone. They want to take just a minute and play with or try on everything they open before moving on to the next package. I delight in just the memory of it... But, the actual event? well.... your pictures say it all. Wondrous, indeed!
You know, Jo, I was smiling just reading and looking at your photos. Children truly are the magic of Christmas. All their sparkling smiles lifts your heart. Thank you for sharing.
The pictures of the children are precious! The joy on their faces is priceless!!! Kids definitely do make Christmas wonderful. I'm so glad you had such a nice time.
Nice to have you posting again Jo. It looks like you all had a wonderful Christmas...
Yup ... Christmas IS more fun with kids! Thanks for sharing your delightful holiday photos. Welcome back ;--)
Hugs and blessings,
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