A Special Christmas in Princeton – 2010

This year we had a very special Christmas in Princeton with Kevin, Tamara, Sage and Conrad………and of course the menagerie of animals. In years past Christmas has been in Kamloops which of course required them to travel here, which was always appreciated, however we knew it was also a lot of work for all of them to pack up presents, kids, clothes, dog, etc. etc. and make the trip here. It certainly was a lot easier for us to pack up and head to Princeton.

To get a second chance to see Christmas through the eyes of a 5 and 2 1/2 year old was truly special…….. how soon we have forgotten our own sons and their excitement at that age!!!!!!

Anyway, we drove down on Thursday and had a great dinner and visit that evening. Friday we headed outside for some sledding and to see the snow fort that Dad and the kids had built. After lunch Conrad climbed up with Pops in the Lazy Boy and had about a 2 hour nap…… although if you ask him he would not admit that he had slept. Christmas Eve we got to see Sage and Conrad hang a “Magic Key” on the door so Santa could get into the house and they also left a plate with cookies and milk for Santa and carrots and water for the Reindeer…… what fun!

Well Santa arrived and left lots of presents. Sage got to wear the Santa hat to hand out presents as she found the special Christmas Pickle that was hung on the tree. She did a great job making sure everyone had a present and she was very patient waiting to open her own. However, there was a bit of break when she thought all presents had been handed out and she took the Santa Hat off for a couple minutes. Well, as quick as a flash Conrad put on the Santa Hat and retrieved the one last present from under the tree.

Tamara was a tremendous host and made sure that any thought of dieting at Christmas was thrown out the door. She had trays and containers full of Christmas baking………….. all delicious. Christmas dinner was outstanding, with Turkey, Stuffing, Gravy, Potatoes, Brussels Sprouts, Sweet Potato and Apple Casserole, Buns, etc. etc. etc. Dessert was Chocolate Cups with Cream Cheese and  Cherry Topping; they were fairly small so it was easy to eat a few and then a couple more just in case.

A truly special Christmas!

Snow Fort

Tobogganing Fun in the Back Yard

Conrad and Pops - Not Sleeping

Sage hanging the "Magic Key" for Santa to use!

Getting to open "1" Present on Christmas Eve

Treats for Santa and the Reindeer

Reading "Twas the Night Before Christmas" with Mom

Namma Snuggle Time