Christmas

Christmas finally came and brought with it happy children

 and a few anticipated surprises from Santa.

Within minutes he will be ready for more

 and we will be blessed by loved ones visiting and sharing in our holiday spirit.

Christmas Eve

Traditionally we only hunt down a fir tree on Christmas eve.  Last time we were in town we had great success at a flea market lot in Glen Burnie, so off we went with only a couple hours to spare before evening. We met with a barren lot and a lot of holiday agitation!

With perseverance and some gnashing of teeth we finally found a lot still trying to unload their Carolina firs.  We found a seven foot beauty which soon became our shiny pagan tribute

and stuffing children into church clothes gave us even more joy

Waiting for us at home was a lovely dish which magically appeared, if I recall correctly

and we enjoyed our Christmas meal with only approved levels of shenanigans.

The Dudes

 and a lucky Pop thankful for his blessings.

Merry Christmas everyone and peace to you all.