from my family to yours!
We really did have a wonderful time here on Chincoteague Island this year!
Santa and his helper Elf passed out the gifts…
Meredith got a sword from our Whole family,(Allyson and Chad and Chad Tyulty as well)
She is a Lieutenant Commander and needs a sword for ceremonial purposes.
Willow had to check it out- it is pretty heavy!
The boys liked the toys.
And everyone loves the Island.
from the light house…
…to the park.
We felted soap-
and loved the results!
And now, everyone has gone their own way- Meredith to Hawaii and then
Australia, Jordan to Akron, Luke, Willow and the boys are leaving for Long Island
in the morning and Cynthia,Frank and I are spending the next two days cleaning
and winterizing the house before we leave.
The gifts we gave and received do not compare to the joy we shared as family.
I got lots of hugs and kisses from the little boys- and had the privilege of spending
quality time with my children, sister and husband.
Heidi it looks as though you had a wonderful time with your family this Christmas. You are lucky to have so many there together.
We were lucky so many could come- still felt the absence of those who couldn’t make it this year!
It was a very special time together, thanks.
Yay! Looks and sounds like a blast. 🙂
So glad you guys got to have this family time together. What a cool sword for Meredith!
Maybe next year we’ll go big and go CHINC-oteague! (must include dramatic pause in that last word)
We missed you all, Chad.
It would be so much fun with all the little boys together for Christmas- it is always great to see them playing!
Hope your Christmas was filled with all the wonder and joy of the season.
Lovely pictures and story to go along with our time at Meredith’s. I had a great time with everyone here and now it is very quite. The time was just to short. Have a great New Year everyone!
‘I agree. Luke took most of the pictures- Meredith took the one of him in the window.
Wonderful photos, such happy faces! So glad you had a great time with your family, Heidi!
Thanks, Celia!
Everyone went home, and we are disassembling the decorations, washing and storing sheets and towels and eating up the leftovers so we can clean out the fridge and leave on Saturday or Sunday.
Happy New Year Heidi!
Love that family photo, you all look so very, very happy.
Dear Heidi,
These are truly the best times of out lives that no money can buy. When it comes down to it, I think we will all choose the love of our families.
Best wishes for a great 2012!
Chopinand,
You are so right! The best part of our lives is personified in the people we love and those who love us.
Hoping this next year brings you much joy!