All the Christmas Preparations

I hope everyone had a terrific Christmas. We certainly did. I'm a little sad it's over. It comes too fast and is gone even faster. I try to make the time and feelings last. I try to make every moment count and take in all the spirit, but just like everything else in our lives, it comes and goes before I know it.
My brother Brad and his son Cameron spent some time with us so we were able to have them help with our endless wrapping. This is not a comfortable position for my 6'8" brother.

David, Christine, Tyler and I made some honey candy and taffy on Christmas eve. It was a lot of fun, but very messy. It is oh so good.

Here's Brad and Cameron on Christmas morning opening some presents. It really was nice to have them around. It's their frist Christmas without Kimberly, their wife and mom. She passed away in February of cancer.

Aren't we festive. Hey, cooking is messy and I seem to attract the mess.

Leslie's mother in law gave this to her. Isn't it cute? Leslie's got a belly just like Santa. (Leslie I love you!)

Here's my girls coloring. Andrea is very good with the two big girls. She gets right down on the floor with them. She's a good mom and teacher.