Christmas Weekend with Our Grandchildren

Ryan, Deb, Austin and Alex have finally recovered from their "Twelve Days of Christmas" woes (if you really want a laugh& an explanation, please take a look at: 
http://debssparetime.blogspot.com/2010/12/12-days-of-christmas-in-our-house.html

Saturday, shortly after noon, they descended on our house along with Jamie and Scott - Krista, you were very much missed!!!!

 The very first order of business - you'd think that it would be presents - not!!! It was lunch. I guess that you can't celebrate on an empty stomach. Having been fed, we loaded up 2 cars and headed for the barn where Austin and Alex had fun riding Poppy. While Jamie Led them aroung the arena the first time, both Austin and Poppy wanted to go fast, so, the second time around, they got to ride with Auntie Jamie and "go fast". 

Alex wasn't sure about this "go fast" business, still, she enjoyed riding with her Auntie Jamie. Austin, unfortunately is getting too big to ride with someone else. Poppy was remarkably gentle-natured and very tolerant of these 

                                     2 youngsters on her back. Austin and Alex even helped Jamie and Scott groom Poppy before riding her.                                  

After their riding adventures and a nap, it was time to open gifts. I think that 2 of the biggest hits were Alex's "dress up" trunk and Austin's flat bed truck - just like Gramps'.

Happy New Year!