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Joel had his school Christmas program on December 16.  He had to get dressed up in his suit and before he left looking all handsome, we had to get some of the sillies out.

The angel, of course, was Abby. She is the best behaved almost two year old I have ever met!



Katie, Alex, Abby, Joel and I got together for a delicious breakfast at which we were waiting on by prepubescent boys. They brought our food to the table and refilled our drinks religiously.



After breakfast the boys made an angel tree ornament and had their picture taken with an angel.


Then we proceeded outside to see the nativity scene.... Mary, Joseph, Jesus, the three kings and animals out in the snow.








The camel looked rather peeved.









Katie and I are going to try and bring the kids as many time as we can until the boys start protesting.





 Already they would not wear the halo they were given, but Abby was more than happy.



I just can't understand it!

We did not get to visit any Kalinowskis or Barkers this Christmas, nor did they come to see us, but we did get to see the Claflins and the Griffees,


First the Claflins.They spent the night here on their way to Michigan from where they live in Tennessee. Adam is an OHS friend and a good one at that. He moved to Sunfield after tenth grade. I went to my first Metallica concert with him, and we used to spend a lot of time together in 9th and tenth grade. Hanging out with Adam brought back a bunch of old memories that I can't mention. It is wonderful to be back in touch. It is amazing that we still have lots in common and get alone well. What is just as great is that I love his family and so do Joel and Aaron. April is a delight and likes crafty stuff like me, and Lyalka and Mercutio are kind hearted and full of personality and curiosity, just like Joel.

I hope we have lots more visits together!

On a wild and rainy December night, Jen and I wound along the Geist roads to reach our destination:

KATIE's house for a yummy mummy get together with Sarah, Toni, Amy, and Molly.


Our official Christmas picture: