Here is a long over due update on the going's on here at Caledonia Manor. December has been a very busy and fun month so here are a few highlights.
Flowers blooming in December? Yes indeed!
Not long after picking flowers we had a lovely dusting of snow.
It's looking like winter!
Taylor turned 20 the beginning of the month and he decided he needed his nephew to help blow out the candles. Owen loves Taylor.
Lydia is growing up so fast!
I had to get a picture of Grandma after mom did her hair the other day. She looked so pretty and was enjoying sitting before the fire and looking at the Christmas tree. We just love having her home and treasure the moments we spend with her.
At the last minute I decided to make Lydia a dress for Christmas. I had the fabric in my stash and dug through a heap of lace to find this antique collar which fit perfectly. She looked like she stepped out of an old-fashioned Christmas card.
The next day we had several families over for delightful finger foods, fellowship, and to sing Christmas songs!
Darling Justine
Christmas Eve we had the yummiest meal of the year! Bacon Appetizers, cheese sticks, onion rings, little smokies in homemade BBQ sauce, delicious homemade mini quiches, cheese and crackers, cheese ball, veggies, and deviled eggs, and to say nothing of the egg nog and mountains of candy and cookies! It was simply scrumptious! David had to work but we were happy Keslie and the children could be with us.
Owen looks a little worried, maybe he's wondering why he doesn't get Christmas Eve dinner...he enjoyed chewing on a toy and banging a spoon on the tray.
Kate loves Owen, and he seems to really like her too! They will be good friends one day.
Sitting with Great-grandpa and playing with his gift. Owen really loved the noise the paper makes when you hit it!
"Who is it from?" Not really what he was thinking. More like "Let's see how fast I can rip this off!"
Molly's turn.
"See, she dances!"
Emma enjoying Lydia's music globe.
Lydia got a doll she REALLY wanted! She almost cried for joy and that doll hasn't been long out of her sight since she opened it.
Ben's happy, a big knife!
Christmas morning we opened our stockings.
Little things we enjoy putting in the stockings.
After a breakfast of cinnamon rolls, eggs and sausage with David, Keslie and kids we opened our gifts from them and Grandma E, such a fun time.
Molly helping her Great-grandma (my dad's mom).
After all the excitement Owen fell asleep on great-grandma.
Aw, pure sweetness!
When he woke up he was super happy! I ADORE his vest! He is the cutest little guy!
Gorgeous Keslie and her boy!
Another smile I couldn't resist posting! If you look really close you can see his first tooth! He got a tooth, learned to sit up and crawl, all in one week!
Kate is 5 months old now. Gracie is doing a wonderful job training her to be polite to others and obedient. She is doing very well but being a puppy will need lots more work.
