Christmas Eve

Pap entertained the grandkids while we helped Mom with what ever we could inside.

 

This tractor scene brought back a lot of memories from when I was a little girl.  Dad used to do this with us when we were little.  Except when we reached the top, he would dump us into a large snow bank.  I'm sure Mom was a bit nervous.

" The Dinner"

This amazing Christmas Eve dinner is the highlight of each year.  

It, for me, is a night of tradition.  

Mom has been making this dinner since I was a little girl- 

just as her Mom and Noni did when she was little.

"The Menu"

Lobster

Spicy Cod Fish

Shrimp

Gnocchi

White Sauce Alfredo and Scallops

Ravioli

Homemade Meatballs (115 of them)

Dessert:  An assortment of about 12 different kinds of cookies.

Mom, You are amazing!  

Mom and Dad, Thank you for making Christmas Eve a special night each year.

We love you.

"Grandpa Santa" Night

"Grandpa Santa Night" has become such a fun night for all Thompsons.  We all meet at the cabin , have delicious soups, do the Nativity, and later... "Grandpa Santa" comes with surprises for all of the grandkids.  It's a really fun night.  By the way, Mrs. Claus should get some credit.  She is the one that puts all of it together and lets other's shine.  Thanks Mimi.  We love you.

A Surprise Visit From Santa

This year Santa came to Noni and Pap's house and surprised all of us. 

All of the kids got to sit on his lap and tell him what they would like for Christmas.

Cecily told Santa that she wanted "Kit the American Girl" doll.

Finnegan asked for a nintendo DS.

Francesca asked Santa for a "A Baby Alive" dolly.

Isabella asked Santa for an American Girl doll, too.

I used to be a very dedicated journal writer and then one day I just stopped.  It's not that I had nothing to say, on the contrary... I had so much to say and zero time to write.

So, one of my goals for 2009 is to journal and this is how I am going to do it.  Don't worry, this will be a PG version of the "Thompson Household".  Enjoy!