Christmas 2010

The Grandkids who were able to come this year (l-r) Rachel, Cheyenne, Allison, Tanner, and Tyler. Shawn's kids Lexi, Zack, and Connor were not able to make it and we missed them.

The stockings all hung by the chimney with care in the hopes that the Grandkids will soon be here...

Of course they came and along with them lots of goodies. We had a nice visit while the last minute preparations were being done - opps we forgot to make the mashed potatoes.. so our visiting time was just extented. Then everyone dug in.



The Grandkids ate at the bar while the adults ate at the table. We have (l-r) Rachel, Cheyenne, Allison, Tanner, and Tyler. Rachel, Allison (she is wearing her invisible makeup so see first picture to see her), and Tyler are our oldest son Daryl's kids and Cheyenne and Tanner are our daughter Lori's kids.

Here are the adults enjoying the fine food. They are (l-r) Brian, Lori's husband then Daryl and then Tammy, Daryl's wife. Then comes Grandma (Fran) and I'm taking the picture.

After eating it was time to open presents. Tyler played the role of Santa by hauling the presents from under the tree to each family member.

Each Grandchild took turns opening a present so everyone could enjoy the opening of the presents.

Rachel began the opening.

Cheyenne was really happy with her presents especially the cell phone. She promised to phone Grandpa every day to "check in" especially when she starts Junior High next year!!!!

Allison and Tanner opening their gifts. Tanner loves to read, especially books that have a lot of facts about the world around us

Allison opening another gift while Tanner looks through his Facts Book.

Grandma asking something?

Tanner getting ready to open another gift.

Looks like Santas workshop on a very bad day. Everyone seemed to be enjoying the kids interaction with sharing of new things to play with.

Tyler and Tanner joined their presents of Hex Bugs to make one large habitat.

Then it was time to enjoy some special goodies. Tammy brought several trays of her famous chocholate treats. Grandma made her pie in the sky. Lori made shortbread. Cheyenne and Grandpa made ginger cookies and Cheyenne made some peppermint bark.

Lori made my Mom's christmas cake, jujubes and all. It was very good and reminded me of Christmas' past.