I am back from a wonderful, magical, filled with beautiful memories, Christmas vacation, totally unlike the movie from the same name.
After waiting around for the UPS driver to arrive to deliver a couple more Christmas gifts, my granddaughter, Brie, and I headed out to drive to Lake Geneva, WI for a Christmas vacation in a rented cabin filled with family, food, gifts, 3 dogs and snow on the ground. We arrived with the last of the 3 dogs, more food and a trunk full of gifts.
Christmas morning was gift giving time.....
There was some serious game playing.....
Delicious food was prepared.....
We gathered around the table to give thanks......
We played in a winter wonderland.....
I loved having all my grandkids together for Christmas....
I loved that their spouses & boyfriends were able to join us too....
This was a magical Christmas, filled with game playing, plenty of eating, watching Christmas movies...."The Christmas Story", "It's a Wonderful Life", "Home Alone", and "Elf", plenty of time by the fire, just a grand family Christmas. The only thing missing was my sweetie. I hope you all had a magical Christmas.
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Until next time.....
Deanna - those are some of the most magical holiday pictures I've seen this year. I am so pleased you had a winter wonderful holiday! (your family...doggies and all... is beautiful.)
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Looks like you had a wonderful Christmas. We had all our grands together this year, too. The first time in years. It was great!
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sounds and looks like a fabulous time. i bet the dogs had a blast, too. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a glorious Christmas you had! Your photos are stunning!
ReplyDeleteWonderful images of a wonderful day.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like everyone had a splendid time! It's so nice that you were able to spend the holidays with your family! I LOVE your picture of the gloved hands with the snow blowing...very creative!
ReplyDeleteYou did such a beautiful job capturing the joy of your family. And what a nice looking bunch they are! We had a quiet one, missing our kids, but we have so much that it's hard to be sad. I hope 2013 brings you many bountiful blessings!
ReplyDeleteSounds and looks alike a wonderful Christmas for both human and dog!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful, blessed Christmas! Your photography of your days spent with your family are stunning as usual!
ReplyDeletelooks like a fun trip. snow & all ... great views. ( :
ReplyDeleteLooks like such a wonderful time! Love that first shot of the gloves and snow!
ReplyDeletebeautiful photographs and lovely family memories in the snow. What a grand idea to all meet at a 'new place' for all like you did and do fun stuff together
ReplyDeleteYour photos are so beautiful. What a wonderful way to spend Christmas.. That first photo is so cool.. I love it.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to seeing all your photos in the new year!
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OH it looks like such a fabulous time was had by all. Beautiful memories were made.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a fun Christmas for you with the ones you love, love that first image. Marelous
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, Deanna, that looks like so much fun.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a wonderful Christmas! I love that first image. Happy Holidays to you, Deanna! xo
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you had your whole family AND some snow! What a wonderful time for you!
ReplyDeleteYes, you had SUCH a magical Christmas!! I am so glad you shared it with all of us. I just feel in love with the family all on top of the curved bridge!! So unique.
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Laurie
What a lovely and magical Christmas. I love the photos. They are great quality.
ReplyDeleteYour family looked so happy. Here's hoping your new year is happy, healthy and properous.
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