Our holiday started on Christmas Eve Day with an early dinner at Bud's sister's house across the road. When we arrived all the 'young ones' were in the hot tub.enjoying the winter scene and lots of fun.
David decided to show me how 'tough' he is by hitting the snowbank for a crisp cooling off.
He didn't stay there long.
Back in to the tub he went. I was impressed.
Patty, Bud's step-sister came over. We hadn't seen her in quite a while so it was nice to catch up.
Charlotte's boyfriend David was there for a while. The family had been out sledding before hot tubbing do maybe the hot tub was a good way to warm up.
Ringo was part of the party activities. Brittany and John left their dogs in Ludington so Ringo didn't need to defend his territory.
Megan and Tyler took some time off from their studies to spend a little time with us. It was great to see them.
Walt made a great dinner.
We gathered and talked.
Charlotte and Uncle Bud
Another group gathered in the kitchen.
Family and friends together.
A bright smile from Jack.
The Christmas story was read and the family left for church. Bud and I stayed behind and did the clean up.
Christmas morning we were back, fixing breakfast for the family. French toast was on the menu.
LOTS of presents and lots of paper for Ringo to play with.
Many smiles and beautiful faces.
One of David's cousins in Green Bay had his name and bought him this sweater. I think he only needs a cigar and he would fit right in with Hugh Heffner.
The French toast was womderful. Bud is really good at fixing this breakfast.
A little more catching up after breakfast. Brittany and john are living in Chicago now. John is working at a law firm and Brittany is interviewing for her 'match' for internship and residency since this is her last year of medical school.
It doesn't matter how old you get the toys are still fun.
Jack's remote control camera was a source of fun but Ringo didn't like it.
Believe it or not, we went back in the evening for ANOTHER great meal. We were quite the moochers this Christmas but it was great. We are thankful that they live so close and that we have such a great relationship with all of them.
My family will be nest and I am looking forward to seeing all of them. My wrist hurts so will stop now.
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