CHRISTMAS - 2013

It was a FUN Christmas this year (2013). We had my sister, Marilyn

and Kristian, Tracy and cute little Ellie over for the traditional

Christmas Eve Celebration. 

We did miss Tim and Jessie . . .but I guess you have to share . .. they went to Minnesota to be with Jessie's family.  It is our turn to have them next year. 

 After dinner we hear a knock on the door . . ..  It was the Jul Nisse!!!!

 

Ellie didn't know what quite to do . . . This man was "strange" . ..

But when he sat down and opened up his bag of gifts . .it got here attention.

Ellie was very interested, watching every move he made.



When she heard her name. . . all of the sudden she was up and over

 to see what he had for her.

OH BOY!!!

He was so nice . . he was a very happy Nisse.

Well it was time to move on . .. so he waved and said "GOD JUL" and out he went.

But before he left, we had to get a picture. . as you can see,

Ellie wasn't to happy about it.

It really was an "ELLIE Christmas" this year . .. she had the floor.

HUMMM . . .. I wonder what this is?

"NOT TOO BAD"

She loved to unwrapped gifts . . .

CAR!!! . . . her favorite thing this year!

"What does Papa have here?"  . . .

Marilyn was pleasantly surprised . . it was fun to have her here.

Now Ellie can help G-Pops unwrap his gifts . . .

She loved her new car!!

Ellie became an expert in ripping paper, couldn't do it enough!

 

OH BOY . .. what does she have here . . .?????

Her very own Laptop, just like Mama's

She is getting ready to send you Grandpa an email.

Another surprise for Marilyn . .

Pop's got some Studley boxer shorts from "yours truly" . . they glow in the dark even . .

I had many surprises myself . .

"Let me help Papa!"

Pretty Tracy had some fun too . . . . we love Tracy!!!

Now it is time to sit back and enjoy the rest of the evening.

. . . . and Enjoy all the goodies too

Kyle was working late for UPS. . .double shifts.  We waited for him but he didn't get home until 10:30 PM. . . He was actually being a Santa's Helper.

It was a late night for sure . . .but the Slumber Party was GREAT!!