• The weather turned cold a couple of days before Christmas.
    Overnight lows in the 40's but daytime still getting into the 70's. Still no rain yet.
  • We put out cookies for Santa but Kai wanted to make some cold oatmeal soup for the reindeer.   Dad let him choose the spices that went into it.
    Two big scoops of mint and some cinnimon. So far so good.
  • Add a little Vanilla
    Nora is beginning to get interested.
  • Things started to go downhill after the tea bag and garlic.
    Nora helps to add some cardamom.
  • The last piece of Santa's beard goes on.
  • Can you tell Kai was excited?
  • Kai grabs the first gift and gets ready to open.
    Too bad it was for Nora.
  • This is more like it.
    An inflatable Lightning McQueen bed!
  • Whad ya get Mommy?
  • Kai with his new train table and fire chief hat.
    He's the chief but he does allow Dad to be his number one fireman.
  • Nora's getting into utensils now.
    She actually uses her spoon and fork more than Kai does at this point.
  • Vangie holds a sleeping Nora with the Christmas tree behind them
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