Two days after Christmas, Emily, Sebastian, and Soren flew in from Atlanta to spend the week—and celebrate Christmas with us. We are so lucky!
Everyone pig piling on Grandma and Grandpa’s bed our first morning together:
A family tradition…Soren and Sebastian helping Grandma make chocolate chip, M&M, and blueberry pancakes for breakfast.
Christmas breakfast:
Sebastian was Santa Claus this year.
Lots of thoughtful presents…..each of them chosen with care and given with of love.
Active grandsons….always full of positive energy and enthusiasm. We love this about them.
The push-up contest between Sebastian and Grandma. We won’t declare a winner, since the final re-match is in April 2024–Spring Break. Put it on your calendar…when the winner will be announced.
Hiking the Lost Dutchman Treasure Trail:
Can you see Soren and Sebastian? This is how far ahead of us they were for almost the entire hike, when they waited for us at the top.
Our dear Emily, Soren, and Sebastian at the top—500’ (in just a little over a mile) above the trailhead.
You can’t truly experience a Grandma and Grandpa Christmas without spending an afternoon frosting Grandma’s gingerbread cookies!
Grandpa got into the gingerbread experience by exuberantly helping us eat the beautifully frosted cookies.
It wouldn’t be a Christmas vacation in Leisure World without grandchildren swimming in the pool as the sun is setting….and as 2023 is coming to an end.
Sebastian helped Grandma find the perfect spot in her garden for her new turtle, Tommy. Every time Grandma and Grandpa see Tommy in the sunshine and shining brightly at night, he will remind us of our two bright stars….Sebastian and Soren.
What a wonderful Christmas!
We missed you, Sean, but you were always with us in spirit. And we feel it was a special gift that you, Emily, Soren, and Sebastian spent a week with us at our cabin last summer.
Thank you!
Love love love!
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