Belatedly . . . the Christmas Snow Arrives

Well, we didn't have it while the family was here for the Christmas celebration but, the day they left, the snow decided to fall.  So, in the waning days of December, we've managed to accumulate a litle over a foot of the white stuff.

Family Christmas in Ludlow

While we had the barest of snow coverage for Christmas, our spirits were still very high as Barbara and Stephen, Veronica and Douglas and Emilia, Jeffrey, and Janet and I gathered in Ludlow for the this annual celebration.

Of course, Emilia was the center of attention as she encountered her first taste of snowy weather.

Stephen and Douglas managed to handle the cooking chores for the Christmas Eve feast after we enjoyed our allegedly reduced-size stocking gifts.  Christmas found us tackling an also allegedly reduced-size present opening sitting around our tree (a real one!).

Emilia took her first ride in the snow - and appeared to thoroughly enjoy it.

It was a great event when we had a chance to be with all the family.

Pictures are available by clicking here.

Thanksgiving in Athens GA - 2012

 

We flew to Atlanta for a week-long Thanksgiving visit with Douglas, Veronica, and, of course, Emilia.   We enjoy a fantastic time playing with (and spoiling) Emilia and enjoying the wonderful company of Veronica and Douglas.  In addition to trips to the local playground where Emilia showed off her gymnastic capabilities, we enjoyed a tour of the new Atlanta Aquarium.  Veronica's cooking was great.  Douglas and I "enjoyed" some football - although watching Notre Dame defeat USC was not in the plans.

 

But it was Emilia, now very ambulatory, who occupied most of our attention.  It was fascinating to listen to her initial efforts at speaking; while we didn't have the foggiest idea what she was saying, she said it with great vigor and determination!

 

We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and look forward to Christmas when all the guys will be with us in Ludlow.  A few pictures of our adventure may be found by clicking here.