A stack of presents was our Christmas tree this year. Dan was away the week before Christmas, so to add more light into the dark days of Solstice, I celebrated Hanukah as well (along with Senator Hatch).
On the 21st we opened presents; Orion is at a wonderful age for this, since he played with everything as we opened them. The Potato Pets were the most engrossing, keeping his attention all morning (thanks, Becca!). Next year he may have developed a sense of anticipation.
We flew to Utah on the 22nd, meeting up with my beautiful and cute Niece, Ariadne.....
the enthusiastic Grandma Susie....
(who went with me on a short hike up Rock Canyon, reminding me of Utah's appeal)
Then on actual Christmas morning, we took pictures of the four generations gathered.
Here we all watch as Nana opens her presents. Thanks for hosting a very Merry Christmas, Nana! It was as it should be, gingerbread, a large caroling group, a slightly cheesy but dear Christmas program, and lots of small children running and playing.
(I could barely keep my eyes open. I've collapsed on the couch.)
A stack of presents was our Christmas tree this year. Dan was away the week before Christmas, so to add more light into the dark days of Solstice, I celebrated Hanukah as well (along with Senator Hatch). 
On the 21st we opened presents; Orion is at a wonderful age for this, since he played with everything as we opened them. The Potato Pets were the most engrossing, keeping his attention all morning (thanks, Becca!). Next year he may have developed a sense of anticipation. 
We flew to Utah on the 22nd, meeting up with my beautiful and cute Niece, Ariadne..... 
the enthusiastic Grandma Susie....
(who went with me on a short hike up Rock Canyon, reminding me of Utah's appeal)
Then on actual Christmas morning, we took pictures of the four generations gathered.
Here we all watch as Nana opens her presents. Thanks for hosting a very Merry Christmas, Nana! It was as it should be, gingerbread, a large caroling group, a slightly cheesy but dear Christmas program, and lots of small children running and playing.
(I could barely keep my eyes open. I've collapsed on the couch.)
4 comments:
Ah, Eva! So sad to have missed you while you were here, but we're so looking forward to a reunion in the east! Glad you had a beautiful Christmas, despite the tricky flight over (and hoping the flight back was uneventful).
Also, the train show is one of our favorite things we did last Christmas--isn't it so spectacular? We'll have to go together next year, if you're up for another go!
Happy writing!
Thanks for sharing a slice of Utah. We love you and miss you much! GPJ
Wow! Hip-hip hooray for the recent whirlwind of blogging activity! Your words and images provide (metaphorical) sunlight on a (literally) grey Scottish morning.... Three cheers for your radiantly beautiful family. (And welcome to the world, Ariadne!)
I miss the mountains! I love the cool puzzle with Orion's name and the christmas tree made of presents.
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