A Family Pre-Christmas

Since we won't be able to see Mommom, Poppop, et. al. we went down to DE for an early Christmas. Of course the kids were happy to see their cousins and also to have the oppurtunity to open a hoard of gifts. (parental note: bad Mommom & Poppop, bad!)

Abby's deluxe dollhouse-townhouse was a hit. It also took up about 1/2 of the van on the way home. We almost had to leave one of the kids.

As expected Hudson enjoyed the wrapping paper more than that which was wrapped within.



Uncle Brian helps teach Calvin about the essentials of building and construction. It is Uncle Brian's positive "we can build it - yes we can!" attitude which served as a valuable influence upon Calvin's young and impressionable mind.

Abby ready for her domestic duties.

Santa and his helper.

It is always good to see Mommom and Poppop Harner. (aka Santa and his helper).