Christmas 2007

Another Christmas flown by... We decided not to deal with the airlines for this trip and made the drive to Dayton in about 10 hours. Maggie hardly napped in the car, I guess there was just too much to excitement and things to see for her to drift into dreamland. Beth, Jay, Xanthe and Beatrix were all in town for the holiday. It was wonderful to be together, especially since it was the first time we spent the actual holiday together since 2003. Maggie and Beatrix enjoyed "sharing" toys and running around together. Peg's dad seemed to be feeling well, despite the chemo and was happy to mark the "half-way" point where that is concerned. Paul and Mary Farwig came from St. Louis for a short visit bearing even more gifts. We missed seeing the Farwig siblings and cousins though. There was an abundance of food, treats and presents, as usual, and we are thankful to be so blessed.

The girls all dressed up for Christmas Eve Mass

Opening gifts at Aunt Mick's on Christmas Eve

Pure Joy!

Christmas morning