Here is a gallery from the family gathering for Christmas which included Paul, Lea Ann, Steve, Nina, Sara, Art, Ellen, Julie, Eric, Charlotte, Evelyn and Teddy. With the 4 of us as well it was a cozy house. We feel really fortunate that even with a short trip we were able to gather so many family together at the same time.
Paul and Art talking on Christmas Eve.
Nora and Teddy
Fondue is another Christmas eve tradition that we didn't want to miss this year. With as many people as we had we decided to do a kids sitting and then another for the adults.
Crystal is the safety officer for the kids cooking thier own food in hot oil.
Christmas eve crew
Since the kids were tiny we've always made porridge for the reindeer on Christmas eve to set out along with the cookies.
It has an oatmeal base and then whatever spices the kids wanted to throw in. This year had a little bit of everything from cinamon to cloves and curry powder. Heavy on the garlic
Kai isn't sure about the vinegar that is about to go into the porridge.
Making porridge for the reindeer
Making porridge for the reindeer
The fire was well established but could always benefit from being blown on
Nurturing the fire
The fire crew enjoying lakeside view
Danbury house with snow mouse and snow owl
Nora with the roaring fire
Christmas day!
Christmas day!
Christmas day!
Kai and Teddy
Kai keeping Teddy busy
Teddy doing his machine gun crawl
Teddy with his big blue eyes
Teddy with his big blue eyes
Teddy interested in everything
Teddy on the carpet