Christmas in the Garden State

It looks nothing like Christmas in Connecticut

(at least not as shown in movies).No snow, only rain.

We spent Christmas Eve at our Goddaughter's home

with some of our family, and some of her fiance's

(who are fast becoming some of our own).

My father was too ill to come, but my stepmother (hope you are feeling better Dad)

and two of my little brothers were there. Princess was very happy to see

Grandma L and Uncles M and A (shown here).

Ironically, the two who showed up, were the two who live

in other states, several hours away.Out of the five of us siblings,

only J was missing. We colored, danced,sang,played a Christmas

song trivia game,and our family's traditional card game.

We ate some wonderful home cooked food and yummy cookies

and ended the night with pie.Princess put on a Christmas Carol Extravaganza

and was interviewed about her career in "show biz"..

She had a blast. By the way, she handled the press wonderfully,

and never lost her cool, when questions became too personal, she

simply hopped up and said "oh look ,we're opening presents!"

If I can get it to work, I will post some of the video. Too cute!!

She was very happy to get two games she has been asking for,

Apples to Apples Jr, and Connect 4.

Yes, they have been played several times already.

Our goddaughter has finished the first step in her education, and we are so proud of

her, she will be a substitute teacher soon, and transfer to another college to

pursue the next level.

She is also blossoming into a lovely young woman.

Wondering what her sister's been up to?

She made this

Baby C. He is twice as yummy as he looks, and oh so cuddly.

Don't mind the wet face, he says to tell you all "Drool is the new Black!"

Here is my Grandmother, his Great-Great Grandmother, playing

on the floor with him. That is how yummy he is..she forgot she really doesn't

like children!

After a long drive home, we set out milk and cookies for Santa,

and Princess wrote him a quick note (it was 2 am!)

Christmas morning I "found" this...

and this. (the "coal" is candy)


Most of those gifts are to bring to my Aunt's house later in the day.

Princess was delighted to get a couple of new games.

This one from Farmer Dad and myself, as well as two math games

from the cats, and an Arthur book with tape from the crabs.

I also found another Eiffel Tower ornament for her collection.

and Horton Hears a Who from Santa brought her Horton Hears a Who as well

as a stocking filled with oranges,and candy.
Here is Pumpkin, happily snuggled up with his new toys from Santa.

I will post more photos of the afternoon at my Aunt's later...I need

more coffee.