More holiday pictures

Christmas flew in and flew out before we could adjust, just coming back from Milian's christening in Georgia the weekend before. But it was wonderful to see all our children and grandchildren. Christmas even Josh, Lisa, Laszlo, Johanna, Neil, Bob Bob and Nana all went to the Three Sisters for a Vietnamese feast on Christmas eve, then came back to the house, tucked Laszlo in, drank port, ate stilton, and played Apples to Apples. Lisa wanted to know how I was going to cheat at THIS game...bringing up a sore point when last Christmas all my children accused me of being a habitual cheater at games. Just because I won't "let" them win! Neil chilled out. The game took longer than predicted because everyone argued their case on each deal, making the condition of anonymity moot. Anyway, being accused of cheating still hurts...Johanna helped Josh assemble the car while Lisa documented in pictures every frustrating moment. Ah, payback.

Anyway, Laszlo had a great time opening presents Christmas morning, Dancing to the CD player Mommy Siouxz gave him, loved the car Grandma Rose and Grandpa Jon sent (they were in Australia visiting relatives so didn't join us this year). After a lazy morning,
we all headed to Thea Artemis' for Christmas dinner and a visit with the St. John-Davey clans. Artemis and Mike outdid themselves as usual and everyone had a really warm and fuzzy Christmas day. Elaine and Jon had Leah and Dean and Dean's baby girl who looked like the princess infanta in her party dress. Then home to collapse in bed and sleep late. It was a great Christmas.

Popi and I drove down to Jasper for baby Max's christening and to visit with #1 granddaughter Karolina, who now is true gansta fashion, calls me GK. I think she shortened "granny k" to GK because she likes to be efficient and not waste time. She helped me write out some Christmas cards while we were down there and signed it Karolina and GK. Baby Max is a speedster, crawling towards everything and anything that he's NOT supposed to touch. He has the Christmas tree in his sights. Max and Joanna are doing well, truly blessed with a beautiful family. You can't wipe the smile off that baby who will flash you a winning, heartmelting smile while he heads to the nearest exposed electrical wire. Karolina gave several dance demonstrations while we were there and she read from the new Field Guide to Insects I gave her. That's one smart kiddo.


After the Christening the Pauleys, Lindseys and Kearns headed to the Woodbridge for lunch.