Twas The Night Before ...

 

 

The above shot was of the Christmas tree and all of the stuff just after Santa left and the elves were relaxing with a shot of crème limoncello ... but I must go back a week first.

We went down to Bryan to visit Bruce's parents at the St. Jo Manor to celebrate birthday and Christmas with them. Bruce's mom turned 96 on the 23rd and she was more charming, witty, and responsive than we had seen in a while. In fact, so much so that she came up to Dad's room from hers in the nursing area to be with us. We exchanged presents and talked about old family times as we had brought some old pictures to jar her memory ... sharp as ever. We then transitioned to Christmas and exchanged some more presents and chatted more. We then departed but apparently Mom was so up with it that she joined Dad in his dining room for the Manor's Christmas dinner ... absolutely wonderful for these close centenarians.

Then back to the scene above in Richardson which is part of Dallas. Below is Christmas morning after Ev gleefully discovered a whole bunch of bright paper under the tree and began to tear into it.

He actually enjoyed the unwrapping part best as he helped all of us unwrap each gift.

Then the big moment which he somehow had left for last and it was the easiest to get into ...

... and onto as he broke new speed records doing the circuit around through the kitchen and the family room ... lights ablaze!

And lastly the outcome of a corner at too high a speed ... won't be the last for this cute little guy!

No harm done and the spread eagle was more for our benefit. This was a wonderful event for our family both here and in Bryan and we hope that wherever you are your celebrations during this time of year are as rewarding and fun.