Back Home and Doing Well

We had a wonderful  2 weeks in  Holliston where my daughter lives.. outside of Boston!  The drive was  daunting, especially coming back through miles of  blowing snow, wet pavement and below freezing temps!   But  by God's grace we  made it safely and in good time!  We were able to celebrate the youngest's birthday.  She turned 6.   Then thanksgiving, and Christmas.. it was  a bit of jumble  and  out of order,  but it was fun and wonderful memories were made!  ON the first day  everyone, the kids and men went out to choose the tree, while Amanda and I went to pick up the turkey!

The kids loved  spending time with us.. because of our  tablet..  whether it was card games,  puzzles or Sudoku,      they  were  playing on my tablet..  it got so I had to hide it!!  

Otherwise, we played lots of board games,

And Birdie beat the socks off everyone on this!!

Amanda set a lovely table   while Chef Josh    prepared a delicious  Thanksgiving dinner on Wednesday of  the week!!

His turkey was a 24 hour extravaganza!!

We could not wait  to  dive in!!!

I love to watch  Amanda in this element. SO proud  of her!!

After dinner we opened  our Christmas presents!

Well, the girls  got a bit antsy waiiting

So Leila  just started reading her book!  I love how much she adores reading!  IN second grade!!

We got both the girls jewelry boxes...  They loved them!!!

The girls  get so excited when anyone opens a gift!  I love being with them. The air itself is electric!!

Our final  fun event was  making the gingerbread house..  Josh, our engineer,  was  project manager!!!

We left  on Sunday morning  amid tears and    breaking hearts.  It is always so hard because it will be months before we see  each other again!  

Also, the girls are  concerned about me... I am doing well..   I  actually  have  my 3rd endoscopy next Wednesday to  hopefully  finally crush the REST of the stone.  It will be a lengthy surgery  and  the last one took me quite a while to wake up.  but thankfully, praise God, I will be first instead of last on the docket!! Also, this gives me a chance to    get  this over and still enjoy a few of weeks of Christmas here at home!  Plus, I still get to go to the Bethlehem Walk with friends  on Saturday~~

 These performers are especially dear to us!!