On Christmas day, we all headed up to Paulding to Luke and Linda's house to have a celebration with them, Walt and Carol, Jessica, Meredith, Brian, Logan and Megan. We haven't been up that-a-way for a while so it was good to be at their house. They have do quite a bit to it in terms of redecorating and it really looks nice.
Meredith spent a good part of the day explaining various aspects of smart phones, downloading some different aps, and putting together a hilarious video on something called "jib-jab." Somehow this got posted to Facebook. It really was a hoot.
Luke and Linda have a dog named "Buddy." It is a spaniel and really good-natured. So, when we were opening presents, Buddy had to see if anyone needed any help.
I think it's a dog thing. Our Bailey used to get her nose into the wrapping paper and give the recipient lots of help (wanted or unwanted) as the gift was unwrapped.
As with all pets that are easily mistaken as part of the family, Buddy had his own present that was his to open any way he could. Adult humans usually try to pick up after themselves when they unwrap a gift. Dogs -- not so much.
And then, what would Christmas be without a family picture. Over the years I have been in charge of doing this and have gotten quite good at setting the timer and running around to be in the shot just before the timer delivers that final beep. Pretty good looking group.
This was a fun time. We all agreed that we don't do this often enough -- not the gift giving, but just getting together. We said we were going to try to do better this coming year. Perhaps that is the best gift we could take away from this gathering.
"How could it be so? It came without ribbons!... it came without tags!... it came without packages, boxes, or bags!" (Dr. Seuss)
Hooah
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