Christmas elves at work
Our six grands and their parents officially ushered in the
Christmas season for Husband Walter and me by helping us decorate the Christmas
tree after our Friday Thanksgiving feast.
Grandkids are one of the great blessings of our getting older. And
our tribe’s participation in the tree-trimming tradition was a memory I
savor. Thank you to sons and daughters-in-law for carving out the time for
togetherness and for fueling enthusiasm in their offspring.
Non-stop decorators
Attention from older cousin Nate, left, has
Walker all smiles. (Photo by Katie)
Dad helps Molly Kate reach new heights of
decorating. (Photo by Katie)
Walker to the top (Photo by Katie)
Tree-elf cousins Molly Kate, left, and
Charlie (Photo by Katie)
Among Stella’s favorites: Ponies
and angels
Our big guys take time out to observe
and direct.
‘We did it!’ (Photo: by Katie)
Post tree-trimming, granddaughter Charlies’ paper folding
enticed our “big girls,” daughters-in-law Katie and Sarah, to resurrect
childhood skills that kept the grand girls engaged.
Katie and her handiwork
The day ended with everyone settling down to bed. The three
little girls had their own “sleep-over.” After giggles and whispers, they fell asleep in sleeping bags on the floor in front
of the newly decorated Christmas tree.
It was a grand day that will not soon be forgotten by this Nana.
How wonderful! And the next to last picture, they all look so HAPPY! Of course my favorite is Molly Kate and Charlie!
ReplyDeleteWhat a delightful day for the kids. They are the ones for whom the magic of Christmas is still fresh and almost unbearably exciting.
ReplyDeleteyou had a grand day with the grands. i love the we did it photo and the helpers lifting the kids up high to hang the ornaments. decorating elves are a good thing.
ReplyDeleteYou all created fabulous memories for your grands.
ReplyDeleteAll darling and Kate is my favorite with her big red bow.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a feel good post Linda.
ReplyDeleteYou have captured what the essence of Christmas is all about.
Of course we remember what the reason for season is all about too.
Love the photos of your Tribe.